Quetzaltenango weather in December (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

How is the weather in Quetzaltenango in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Quetzaltenango the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Quetzaltenango in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Quetzaltenango climate page with graphs.

 

Quetzaltenango, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (40 KM, 25 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Quetzaltenango in December?

For visitors traveling to Quetzaltenango, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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