Quetzaltenango weather in March (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

Is March a good time to explore Quetzaltenango weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Quetzaltenango during March is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

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 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. 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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