Season guide · Antigua · Guatemala
Antigua in the lent and holy week
February–April: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm and dry, with Lenten processions every Sunday building to Semana Santa; book rooms well ahead for Holy Week. Expect highs up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 11 rainy days across February–April. February–March are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- February–April
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the lent and holy week
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 2 | 11.6 h | 4/5 |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 3 | 12 h | 5/5 |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 6 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 24°C (75°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the lent and holy week
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Lenten Sunday processions (begin with Lent, usually February or March)
- March: Semana Santa — processions and sawdust carpets (Holy Week, March or April)
- April: Semana Santa — processions and sawdust carpets (Holy Week, March or April)
Make the most of the weather
Viewpoint · La Merced and Calle del Arco
Cerro de la Cruz
Walk up in daylight with others and go early in the morning, when the air is clearest and the volcano is least likely to be in cloud.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Active
Experience · San Felipe de Jesús
Finca Filadelfia coffee tour
On the slopes above San Felipe de Jesús, this working estate leads tours through shaded coffee plants, wet mills, drying patios and roasting, ending with a tasting.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Day trips in the lent and holy week
- Acatenango overnight hike (About 1 hour to the trailhead) — The steep climb up Acatenango to a camp at about 3,600 m takes five to six hours, rewarded by views of neighbouring Fuego erupting through the night.
- Lake Atitlán (About 2.5–3 hours by shuttle) — A deep caldera lake surrounded by three volcanoes and Maya towns such as Santiago Atitlán, San Juan La Laguna and San Marcos, linked by small public boats from Panajachel.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the lent and holy week a good time to visit Antigua?
Yes: February–March are among the best months. Warm and dry, with Lenten processions every Sunday building to Semana Santa; book rooms well ahead for Holy Week.
+What is the weather like in Antigua in the lent and holy week?
Highs of up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.