Quiché Department Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Quiché Department, Guatemala in October.

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Chichicastenango Nebaj

Planning a trip to the Quiché Department, Guatemala this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Quiché Department in October

The Quiché Department, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. October in the Quiché Department generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Chichicastenango.

To explore the conditions in the Quiché Department, Guatemala in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chichicastenango with an average of 204 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Nebaj with 240 mm (9.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Chichicastenango gets around 170 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Quiché Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Quiché Department — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chichicastenango)

January22°C (72°F) February24°C (75°F) March25°C (77°F) April25°C (77°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October22°C (72°F) November22°C (72°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Quiché Department in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Quiché Department.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Quiché Department

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Quiché Department, Guatemala?

Temperature range in the Quiché Department (October)

Precipitation variation in the Quiché Department (October)

Chichicastenango

In October Chichicastenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
170 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
298 mm (12 in)
204 mm (8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
20 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
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Nebaj

In October Nebaj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
170 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Quiché Department, in Guatemala.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Quiché Department in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichicastenango 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Nebaj 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)

The Quiché Department weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Quiché Department, Guatemala in October?

the Quiché Department, Guatemala typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chichicastenango average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Quiché Department, Guatemala in October?

Chichicastenango averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does the Quiché Department, Guatemala get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Chichicastenango records an average of 204 mm (8 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for the Quiché Department, Guatemala.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Chichicastenango, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala.

On average, the best time to visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Chichicastenango. The weather in June and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Quiché Department.

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