When is the best time to go to Quetzaltenango?

When is the best time to go to Quetzaltenango? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Quetzaltenango are January, February, March, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November and December
  • The coldest months are January, February, March, November and December
  • The rainiest months are May, June and September


Annual weather in Quetzaltenango

For full information about the climate and weather in Quetzaltenango a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 56°F/72°F
1.7in
February 58°F/74°F
1.7in
March 58°F/74°F
3.7in
April 59°F/74°F
9.6in
May 61°F/72°F
23.8in
June 61°F/68°F
29.1in
July 61°F/70°F
18.5in
August 61°F/70°F
23.1in
September 61°F/68°F
28.2in
October 59°F/68°F
20.2in
November 58°F/72°F
6.5in
December 56°F/72°F
2in


Weather and climate in Quetzaltenango

Quetzaltenango enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Quetzaltenango is 72°F (ranging from 68°F in september to 74°F in march). Annual rainfall is 168in, with a minimum of 1.7in in january and a maximum of 29.1in in june.
  • From january to march the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 61°F and, in march, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of april the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 72°F in average and it rains in april about 9.6in.
  • Between the months of may and october the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 68°F in average and you can expect to have 20.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From november to december the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and, in december, 3 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Quetzaltenango

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Quetzaltenango: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Quetzaltenango

Find out when Quetzaltenango has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Quetzaltenango

  • Very low season in Quetzaltenango
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June and October.
  • Low season in Quetzaltenango
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, July, August and September.
  • High season in Quetzaltenango
    The number of visitors to Quetzaltenango is high in: November.
  • Peak season in Quetzaltenango
    The largest number of tourists visiting Quetzaltenango is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Quetzaltenango month by month



Best time for low prices in Quetzaltenango

Average prices of hotels in Quetzaltenango month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Quetzaltenango. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Quetzaltenango

On average, it costs $ 62 per day to hire a car in Quetzaltenango. This price varies by $ 15 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 55 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 69.

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