Best Time to Visit Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Quetzaltenango.
Quetzaltenango does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (April, 14.3°C / 57.7°F) and driest (January, 3 mm / 0.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.4°C / 52.5°F in January to 14.3°C / 57.7°F in April, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 263 mm / 10.4 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Quetzaltenango'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 | 11.4°C52.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| February | 12°C53.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| December | 11.6°C52.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
No month at Quetzaltenango matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~3 mm / 0.1 in) and April (warmest, 14.3°C / 57.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Guatemala's national average.
When is the rainy season in Quetzaltenango?
The rainy season at Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 149 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is June (263 mm / 10.4 in).
What is the driest month in Quetzaltenango?
The driest month in Quetzaltenango is January, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 11.4°C / 52.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Quetzaltenango?
The least comfortable months for travel to Quetzaltenango — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 263 mm / 10.4 in in June, and the coldest month averages 11.4°C / 52.5°F.
Is Quetzaltenango climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.