Quetzaltenango Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Quetzaltenango experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C (72°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in April to 12°C (54°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Quetzaltenango has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2856 mm (112 in) of rainfall per year. Quetzaltenango can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 461 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Quetzaltenango Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Quetzaltenango experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.3 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 5.1 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Quetzaltenango.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year