When is the best time to go to Quetzaltenango

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Quetzaltenango, 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.

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Quetzaltenango weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Quetzaltenango 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

Quetzaltenango January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 3mm 8.8hrs 12.1hrs

Quetzaltenango's weather in January is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Quetzaltenango, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Quetzaltenango and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Quetzaltenango February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 13mm 8.1hrs 12.4hrs

February in Quetzaltenango is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Quetzaltenango, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Quetzaltenango March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 32mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Quetzaltenango is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Quetzaltenango, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 32mm 1.3 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Quetzaltenango April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 71mm 9hrs 13.2hrs

Quetzaltenango's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Quetzaltenango.

April is in the spring in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Quetzaltenango May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 212mm 7.8hrs 13.6hrs

May is a very wet month in Quetzaltenango and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Quetzaltenango for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 212mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Quetzaltenango June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 366mm 7.1hrs 12.1hrs

June is a very wet month in Quetzaltenango and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Quetzaltenango for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 366mm 14.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Quetzaltenango July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 243mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

July in Quetzaltenango is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Quetzaltenango for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 243mm 9.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Quetzaltenango August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 253mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Quetzaltenango is characteristically mild and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Quetzaltenango for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 253mm 10 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Quetzaltenango September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 361mm 5.9hrs 13.2hrs

Quetzaltenango's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Quetzaltenango for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 361mm 14.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Quetzaltenango October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 258mm 6.6hrs 13.6hrs

October is a very wet month in Quetzaltenango and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Quetzaltenango for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 258mm 10.1 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Quetzaltenango November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 69mm 6.9hrs 12.1hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Quetzaltenango and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Quetzaltenango.

November is in the fall / autumn in Quetzaltenango and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Quetzaltenango December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 13mm 6.6hrs 12.4hrs

December in Quetzaltenango is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Quetzaltenango, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Quetzaltenango and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Quetzaltenango with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Quetzaltenango weather stats

Quetzaltenango weather statistics
Hottest month: May 24.2°C 75.6°F
Driest month: January 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: January 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 21.3°C 70.3°F
Wettest month: June 366mm 14.4ins
Warmest sea: May 30.1°C 86.2°F
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