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Quetzaltenango Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Quetzaltenango has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 34 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy 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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Average humidity

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
Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Forecast for Quetzaltenango

Sat   Jan 11
23°C | 4°C
E 5 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Jan 12
22°C | 4°C
S 5 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
23°C | 5°C
NE 6 m/s
1.2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Quetzaltenango in Guatemala

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Quetzaltenango?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Quetzaltenango?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Quetzaltenango?
    May tops the wettest month list with 461 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Quetzaltenango?
    January is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Quetzaltenango?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.

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