Quetzaltenango Temperature by Month
Quetzaltenango in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Quetzaltenango Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Quetzaltenango remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in April to a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in January. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 14°C (57°F) in April to 12°C (54°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Quetzaltenango by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. April, the warmest month, sees 248 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Quetzaltenango Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Quetzaltenango spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Quetzaltenango 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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Quetzaltenango vs World: Temperature Compared
Quetzaltenango's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Quetzaltenango?
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 Quetzaltenango, 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 23°C (73°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 Quetzaltenango's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Quetzaltenango climate page.
