Quetzaltenango weather in January (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

Will it be warm or cold in Quetzaltenango this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Quetzaltenango during January is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Quetzaltenango in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Quetzaltenango. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Quetzaltenango, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Guatemala in January

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

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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.

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?

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