Best Time to Visit Santa Cruz del Quiché, Quiché, Guatemala
Santa Cruz del Quiché is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Santa Cruz del Quiché for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 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 14.4°C / 57.9°F in January to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in April, with rainfall from 26 mm / 1 in (January) to 354 mm / 13.9 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Cruz del Quiché, Quiché, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santa Cruz del Quiché'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 | 14.4°C57.9°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 15.3°C59.5°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 16.8°C62.2°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.4°C57.9°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz del Quiché?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz del Quiché for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 17.7°C / 63.9°F, and the driest is January with about 26 mm / 1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Cruz del Quiché's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Santa Cruz del Quiché?
The rainy season at Santa Cruz del Quiché, Quiché runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 185 mm / 7.3 in. The wettest single month is September (354 mm / 13.9 in).
What is the driest month in Santa Cruz del Quiché?
The driest month in Santa Cruz del Quiché is January, averaging about 26 mm / 1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santa Cruz del Quiché?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santa Cruz del Quiché — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 354 mm / 13.9 in in September, and the coldest month averages 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
Is Santa Cruz del Quiché climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santa Cruz del Quiché 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 Santa Cruz del Quiché specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.