When planning a visit to the Quiché Department in Guatemala, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 21°C (70°F) in December up to 25°C (77°F) during the peak of April. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Chichicastenango, 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 25°C (77°F), the Quiché Department, and in particular Chichicastenango, offers comfortable weather all year long.
When it comes to rainfall, the Quiché Department sees significant variations throughout the year. June tends to be the wettest, receiving 302 mm (12 in) of rain, while February is much drier with just 14 mm (0.6 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during May, June, August, September and October, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 199 mm (7.8 in) to 302 mm (12 in) monthly. The period of January and February is the driest, with precipitation levels below 14 mm (0.6 in).
Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for March, when daylight hours are at their peak.
