Chichicastenango Temperature by Month
Chichicastenango in Quiché Department, Guatemala enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Chichicastenango Monthly Temperatures
Year-round, Chichicastenango experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in April to a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in the coolest month, January. Nighttime temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in April to 10°C (50°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chichicastenango by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. April, the warmest month, averages 248 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
40-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Chichicastenango Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Chichicastenango spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Chichicastenango vs Guatemala
The map below shows the annual temperature across Guatemala. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Chichicastenango vs World: Temperature Compared
Chichicastenango's average annual maximum temperature is 23°C (73°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Chichicastenango?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Chichicastenango, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and humidity around 70% — considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°F) with 78% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Chichicastenango's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Chichicastenango climate page.
