Quetzaltenango Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Quetzaltenango, in Guatemala's Quetzaltenango Department, maintains fairly consistent temperatures throughout the year. The area experiences heavy rainfall spread across the seasons, with the wettest months bringing particularly intense downpours.
This highland city serves as Guatemala's cultural and educational center outside the capital, where Spanish language schools and indigenous markets create a lively atmosphere. The frequent rains keep the surrounding volcanic landscape green and support the coffee plantations that thrive here. Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview on when to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Quetzaltenango
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.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Quetzaltenango
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
Sunshine Hours in Quetzaltenango
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
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Quetzaltenango by Month
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
Quetzaltenango 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango's weather is most enjoyable during January, February, March, November and December, with comfortable temperatures from 22°C (71°F) to 23°C (74°F). The moderate conditions ensure pleasant weather for exploring the area. Expect varied weather during this period with rainfall between 34 mm (1.3 in) and 113 mm (4.4 in), providing a good balance of sunny and rainy days.The wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when precipitation is at its highest. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
