Climate normals · 1970–2000
Quetzaltenango Climate
Quetzaltenango is a city in Guatemala (13) with a population of about 180,706. Its average annual temperature is 13.2°C (56°F), with roughly 1280 mm of rain per year.
13.2°C
Avg Temp
1280
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Quetzaltenango Climate
Quetzaltenango has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F) and receives about 1280 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.2°C
Avg Temp
1280
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 4 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 10 mm |
| March | 14° / 56° | 17 mm |
| April | 15° / 58° | 49 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 163 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 258 mm |
| July | 14° / 57° | 161 mm |
| August | 14° / 57° | 184 mm |
| September | 14° / 56° | 240 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 144 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 41 mm |
| December | 12° / 53° | 9 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Quetzaltenango
The most comfortable months to visit Quetzaltenango are typically March, April and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Quetzaltenango are typically March, April and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C and about 1280 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Quetzaltenango average about 23°C (73°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.