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Ideal 80 / 100
36%
26%
19%
19%
Ideal 36% Comfortable 26% Acceptable 19% Challenging 19%
Best spot: Quiché Department — 94
Typical conditions: 68
Cities: 44 Regions: 22 Updated: 28 Aug, 18:12 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 44 cities in Guatemala by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 22 regions of Guatemala by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Guatemala by VanSky Regions of Guatemala

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Chimaltenango
Chimaltenango Department
95
San Juan Sacatepéquez
Guatemala Department
95
Chichicastenango
Quiché Department
95
Santa Cruz del Quiché
Quiché Department
95
Huehuetenango
Huehuetenango Department
95
Mixco
Guatemala Department
94
Sololá
Sololá Department
92
Totonicapán
Totonicapán Department
92
Guatemala City
Guatemala Department
91
Santa Catarina Pinula
Guatemala Department
91
Jalapa
Jalapa Department
91
San José Pinula
Guatemala Department
91
San Marcos
San Marcos Department
90
Fraijanes
Guatemala Department
90
Petapa
Guatemala Department
90

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Chimaltenango 95
  2. 2 San Juan Sacatepéquez 95
  3. 3 Chichicastenango 95
  4. 4 Mixco 94
  5. 5 Santa Cruz del Quiché 95

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Retalhuleu 25
  2. 2 Mazatenango 30
  3. 3 Escuintla 31
  4. 4 Panzos 39
  5. 5 Flores 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Guatemala for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Guatemala?
Weather data for all cities in Guatemala is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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GT Guatemala — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

Gasolina Regular

$1.35 /l

GTQ10.28 · €1.16/l

61 of 142

cheaper than 58% of countries

Midgrade

$1.38 /l

GTQ10.54 · €1.19/l

34 of 94

cheaper than 65% of countries

Diésel

$1.52 /l

GTQ11.60 · €1.31/l

74 of 142

pricier than 51% of countries

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