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Guatemala — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Guatemala — 140 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 140 Updated: 14 Apr, 15:26 Open-Meteo
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Guatemala City 98
Jalapa 98
Santa Catarina Pinula 98
Palencia 98
Patzún 97
Antigua Guatemala 97
Cantel 97
Ciudad Vieja 97
Alotenango 97
Santa María de Jesús 97
Zunil 97
San Juan Chamelco 97
Senahú 97
Mixco 95
Chichicastenango 95

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Guatemala City 98
  2. 2 Jalapa 98
  3. 3 Santa Catarina Pinula 98
  4. 4 Palencia 98
  5. 5 Patzún 97

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Atescatempa 48
  2. 2 La Democracia 50
  3. 3 San Pablo 55
  4. 4 San Pablo Jocopilas 55
  5. 5 San Francisco Zapotitlán 55

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 every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇬🇹 Guatemala — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$1.43 /l

GTQ10.95 · €1.23/l

53 of 120

cheaper than 57% of countries

Petrol

$1.33 /l

GTQ10.16 · €1.14/l

52 of 120

cheaper than 57% of countries

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