Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Acatenango

Nature Reserve · Antigua Guatemala, 🇬🇹 Guatemala

Area 53 km²

Time zone America/Guatemala

Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Acatenango

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Acatenango Volcano Essentials

Rising to 3,976 meters near Antigua, Acatenango is a dormant stratovolcano providing a direct vantage point for observing the active Volcán de Fuego. The ascent traverses four distinct microclimates, including high-altitude farmland, tropical cloud forests, and alpine tundra. This collection identifies the essential waypoints for the trek, including the primary trailhead, the volcanic scree slopes near the summit, and established base camps used for overnight viewing of Fuego’s frequent eruptions.

Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Acatenango — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes -4°–15°
-1° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–17°
0° at night
1 rainy day
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–19°
1° at night
3 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–19°
3° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 2°–19°
4° at night
21 rainy days
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–15°
3° at night
26 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 1°–14°
3° at night
24 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 1°–14°
3° at night
26 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

10° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–13°
3° at night
27 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–13°
2° at night
23 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -2°–12°
1° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–14°
0° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal GTQ Q · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +502

Tours & Activities

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