What’s the climate like in Quetzaltenango?
The current climate of Quetzaltenango features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 23°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Quetzaltenango in recent years was 51°C in September 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in October 2022.
On average, Quetzaltenango receives 2689 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Quetzaltenango runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Quetzaltenango?
The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Quetzaltenango. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Quetzaltenango
The climate table of Quetzaltenango shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 31 | 50 | 99 | 166 | 514 | 392 | 194 | 345 | 433 | 337 | 92 | 36 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in October
- Precipitation: 2689 mm per year, averaging 224 mm per month
- Driest months: 31 mm in January, 36 mm in December and 50 mm in February
- Wettest months: 514 mm in May, 433 mm in September and 392 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Quetzaltenango
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Quetzaltenango
This graph shows how much precipitation Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Quetzaltenango
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Quetzaltenango
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Quetzaltenango
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Quetzaltenango by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Quetzaltenango. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
