Climate of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Area-weighted average across Quetzaltenango. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Quetzaltenango, a subdivision of Guatemala, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 17.5°C / 63.5°F in January to 19.8°C / 67.6°F in April, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in to 409 mm / 16.1 in depending on the season (2180 mm / 85.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5°C63.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18°C64.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.1°C66.4°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.8°C67.6°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 19.8°C67.6°F | 237 mm9.3″ | — |
| June | 19.4°C66.9°F | 396 mm15.6″ | — |
| July | 19.4°C66.9°F | 271 mm10.7″ | — |
| August | 19.3°C66.7°F | 313 mm12.3″ | — |
| September | 18.9°C66°F | 409 mm16.1″ | — |
| October | 18.7°C65.7°F | 302 mm11.9″ | — |
| November | 18.2°C64.8°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 17.6°C63.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Quetzaltenango?
The best months to visit Quetzaltenango, Guatemala for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 19.8°C / 67.6°F, and the driest is January with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.5°C / 63.5°F in January to 19.8°C / 67.6°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2180 mm / 85.8 in, with the wettest month being September (409 mm / 16.1 in) and the driest January (11 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Quetzaltenango?
The hottest month in Quetzaltenango is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.8°C / 67.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Quetzaltenango?
The coldest month in Quetzaltenango is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
When does it rain most in Quetzaltenango?
The wettest month in Quetzaltenango is September, averaging about 409 mm / 16.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 11 mm / 0.4 in.