Quetzaltenango Climate by Month
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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 12°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Quetzaltenango.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Quetzaltenango in Guatemala
Other facts from our historical weather data:April has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 461 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
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