When planning a visit to Quetzaltenango in Guatemala, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 21°C (70°F) in December up to 23°C (73°F) during the peak of April. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Quetzaltenango, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
With average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F), Quetzaltenango, and in particular Quetzaltenango, offers comfortable weather all year long.
Precipitation in Quetzaltenango varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in May with 461 mm (18 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 33 mm (1.3 in). The region experiences its rainy season during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when monthly rainfall can range from 209 mm (8.2 in) to 461 mm (18 in).
March is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.
