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Villa Nueva

Villa Nueva is a city in Guatemala. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.

Villa Nueva — View of eruption of Fuego Volcano from Guatemala City

Get to know Villa Nueva

A sense of the place

Villa Nueva is a city in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The city centre of Villa Nueva at Villa Nueva Central Park is located 16 kilometres south of Guatemala City. The city has a population of 618,397 , making it the second largest in Guatemala Department, after Guatemala City. It was founded on 17 April 1763, long before Guatemala declared its independence from the Spanish Empire. The local economy largely depends on industry, with the municipality having some 100 factories that produce such products as textiles, metallurgical goods, and plastics. The area's agricultural products include rice, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Mayor Salvador Gándara, serving from 2000 to 2011, was longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award; Sites of interest include the Naciones Unidas National Park, and several malls, including Metrocentro and Santa Clara.

Weather through the year

When to visit Villa Nueva

Temperature

April has the warmest monthly average (23.4°C); December is coolest (18.9°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.

Rain and outdoor plans

September averages about 243 mm of rain, compared with 5 mm in January. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.

Planning time outdoors

January, February, November, December combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.

Monthly climate averages — 2001-2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average °C19.220.822.223.422.721.521.321.220.820.419.318.9
Rain, mm571241163225172223243191438

Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.

Places around Villa Nueva

Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.

Average rent in Villa Nueva

What is the average rent in Villa Nueva?

A verified average rent for Villa Nueva is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.

Average salary in Villa Nueva

What is the average salary in Villa Nueva?

500.7 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2025. It describes Guatemala, not average salary in Villa Nueva. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.

Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)

How should I compare Villa Nueva with another city?

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Plan your stay

Budget and everyday decisions

A holiday budget

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A relocation budget

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Villa Nueva at a glance

Guatemala: the wider context

These are country-level figures, not measurements of Villa Nueva. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.

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What to check before deciding

Comparable figures are not available here for: Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours; Distance to nearest sea / coastline. Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.

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