Best Time to Visit Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Huehuetenango is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Huehuetenango for sunny, dry weather is November–April — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in January to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in May, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 274 mm / 10.8 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Huehuetenango's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.7°C60.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.6°C61.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.2°C64.8°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19°C66.2°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.5°C61.7°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.8°C60.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Huehuetenango?
The best time to visit Huehuetenango for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 19.1°C / 66.4°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Huehuetenango's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Huehuetenango?
The rainy season at Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 131 mm / 5.2 in. The wettest single month is June (274 mm / 10.8 in).
What is the driest month in Huehuetenango?
The driest month in Huehuetenango is January, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.7°C / 60.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Huehuetenango?
The least comfortable months for travel to Huehuetenango — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 274 mm / 10.8 in in June, and the coldest month averages 15.7°C / 60.3°F.
Is Huehuetenango climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Huehuetenango figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Guatemala figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Huehuetenango specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.