When is the best time to go to El Quetzal
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Quetzal, Guatemala. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in El Quetzal
El Quetzal weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Quetzal are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 38mm | 7.6hrs | 12.1hrs |
Warm, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in El Quetzal during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Quetzal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in El Quetzal and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
El Quetzal weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 39mm | 8.5hrs | 12.4hrs |
February in El Quetzal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Quetzal, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in El Quetzal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
El Quetzal weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 113mm | 8.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in El Quetzal is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Quetzal.
March is in the spring in El Quetzal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 198mm | 7.7hrs | 13.2hrs |
El Quetzal's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in El Quetzal and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 439mm | 6.2hrs | 13.6hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in El Quetzal and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in El Quetzal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 439mm 17.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 604mm | 5.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
The climate in El Quetzal during June can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in El Quetzal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 604mm 23.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 484mm | 6.4hrs | 12.4hrs |
July in El Quetzal is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in El Quetzal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 484mm 19.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 511mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in El Quetzal is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in El Quetzal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 511mm 20.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
El Quetzal weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 652mm | 4.9hrs | 13.2hrs |
El Quetzal's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in El Quetzal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 652mm 25.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
El Quetzal weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 501mm | 4.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in El Quetzal and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in El Quetzal and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 501mm 19.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
El Quetzal weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 133mm | 6.6hrs | 12.1hrs |
The weather in November in El Quetzal is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Quetzal for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in El Quetzal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
El Quetzal weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 52mm | 7.3hrs | 12.4hrs |
December in El Quetzal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Quetzal, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in El Quetzal and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Quetzal with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
El Quetzal weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 38mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 652mm 25.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
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