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Average Monthly Sunshine in Quetzaltenango

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Quetzaltenango receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Quetzaltenango vary. From a high of 249 hours in March, to a low of 152 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Quetzaltenango’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Quetzaltenango enjoys an average of 2500 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

May, Quetzaltenango’s wettest month, receives 210 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Quetzaltenango Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Quetzaltenango?

Wed   Dec 25
21°C | 7°C
N 4 m/s
1.1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Thu   Dec 26
21°C | 7°C
SE 4 m/s
0.7 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Fri   Dec 27
22°C | 6°C
SW 4 m/s
1.2 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

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