Quetzaltenango Weather in January
In Quetzaltenango, January brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F),
with nights cooling to 12°C (54°F).
It is the driest month of the year, with minimal rainfall.
Rainfall in Quetzaltenango in January
With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers good conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities.
On average, there are about
5 days with rain during this month, averaging
34 mm (1.3 in).
The rain this month typically falls in concentrated bursts rather than all-day showers. Expect a few heavier spells rather than constant grey skies.
Temperature in Quetzaltenango in January
January in Quetzaltenango is generally excellent, with days reaching
22°C (72°F) and nights settling around
12°C (54°F).
Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day.
Nights cool down to
12°C (54°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.
Sunshine in Quetzaltenango in January
There are approximately
248 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.