Quetzaltenango weather in March (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

What can you expect from the weather in Quetzaltenango during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Quetzaltenango the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Quetzaltenango in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 249 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March 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 March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Guatemala in March

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in March and which places have the best weather 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 Quetzaltenango in March?

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 March.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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