Quetzaltenango weather in October (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Quetzaltenango this October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Quetzaltenango usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Quetzaltenango in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 334 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Quetzaltenango. January, February, March and December typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 334 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Guatemala in October

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

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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