Month guide · Antigua · Guatemala
Antigua in November
What November is really like in Antigua: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Antigua. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. The dry season returns with clear skies; All Saints' Day brings fiambre and giant kites in nearby towns.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Antigua: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (23°C (73°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:32
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Early rains (May–July). Afternoon storms begin, the hills turn green and prices fall; mornings remain good for sightseeing and hikes.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Giant kite festivals in Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez (1 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · San Francisco and El Calvario
Iglesia de San Francisco
Visit the side museum devoted to Hermano Pedro, then walk through the monastery ruins at the back for quieter views of the church domes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Historic site · San Francisco and El Calvario
Tanque La Unión and Santa Clara ruins
Opposite the ruined façade of the Santa Clara convent, Tanque La Unión is a long colonial wash-house of stone basins under arches where some residents still do laundry, beside a small park with palm trees.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West side near the market
La Recolección ruins
Combine it with the municipal market next door, and visit in the late afternoon when low sun lights the fallen arches.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Market · West side near the market
Municipal market and handicraft market
Antigua's main market is a maze of produce, flower, meat and clothing stalls where people from surrounding villages shop, with simple comedores serving set lunches.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Antigua?
One of the best months to visit Antigua, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are December–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Antigua?
It is one of the best months to visit Antigua. The dry season returns with clear skies; All Saints' Day brings fiambre and giant kites in nearby towns.
+How warm is Antigua in November?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antigua in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.