Quetzaltenango weather in December (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

What's the typical weather in Quetzaltenango for December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During December, Quetzaltenango experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Quetzaltenango in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. You can typically expect 5 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 208 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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).

Where to go in Guatemala in December

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Quetzaltenango.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.