Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango gets 1561 mm of precipitation a year over about 104 rainy days. March is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).

Coatepeque climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 34°C in October to 37°C in April. September is usually the wettest month.

How much rain does Coatepeque get?

Coatepeque gets 1561 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 104 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 88% of Mexico.

September is the wettest month, with 322 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 18.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 68 days, to February 7, 2024.

Coatepeque weather by month

Coatepeque weather in January

In January, Coatepeque averages a high of 35°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The January record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 9°C (1986).

Coatepeque weather in February

In February, Coatepeque averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The February record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (1978).

Coatepeque weather in March

In March, Coatepeque averages a high of 37°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The March record high is 40°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (1983).

Coatepeque weather in April

In April, Coatepeque averages a high of 37°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (2026).

Coatepeque weather in May

In May, Coatepeque averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 150 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2019) and the record low is 8°C (2026).

Coatepeque weather in June

In June, Coatepeque averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 259 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2017) and the record low is 12°C (2026).

Coatepeque weather in July

In July, Coatepeque averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 194 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 9°C (2026).

Coatepeque weather in August

In August, Coatepeque averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 234 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2017) and the record low is 13°C (2026).

Coatepeque weather in September

In September, Coatepeque averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 322 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 14°C (1985).

Coatepeque weather in October

In October, Coatepeque averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 244 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 12°C (1999).

Coatepeque weather in November

In November, Coatepeque averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The November record high is 39°C (1980) and the record low is 11°C (1997).

Coatepeque weather in December

In December, Coatepeque averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 13°C (1985).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Coatepeque

February is the sunniest month in Coatepeque, with sunshine about 72% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 10%. Over the year the sun shines about 36% of daylight hours. Coatepeque is cloudier than 96% of Mexico.

Humidity peaks in May at 88% and is lowest in February at 74%.

Coatepeque has about 218 days a year above 32°C. Coatepeque is hotter than 92% of Mexico.

Coatepeque weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Coatepeque station is 41°C, on April 14, 2020. The coldest is 8°C, on May 15, 2026.

The wettest day on record brought 216 mm of rain, on September 4, 2010.

28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1974.

The best time to visit Coatepeque

Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 21°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 23°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 23°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January2.3 mm078%68%-2°39°
February4.3 mm174%72%-2°39°10°
March18 mm280%53%-2°40°11°
April50 mm584%42%-2°41°10°
May150 mm1288%21%-1°39°
June259 mm1688%10%-1°38°12°
July194 mm1484%18%-1°41°
August234 mm1586%14%-1°39°13°
September322 mm1887%13%-1°38°14°
October244 mm1587%17%-1°38°12°
November75 mm585%36%-1°39°11°
December8.1 mm179%62%-2°38°13°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Coatepeque climate questions

How much rain does Coatepeque get?

Coatepeque gets 1561 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 104 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Coatepeque?

September is the wettest month in Coatepeque, with 322 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Coatepeque have a year?

Coatepeque has about 104 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Coatepeque?

March is the warmest month in Coatepeque, with an average high of 37°C.

What is the coldest month in Coatepeque?

January is the coldest month in Coatepeque, with an average low of 21°C.

What is the record high temperature in Coatepeque?

The record high at the Coatepeque station is 41°C, set on April 14, 2020. The record low is 8°C, on May 15, 2026.

What is the sunniest month in Coatepeque?

February is the sunniest month in Coatepeque, with sunshine about 72% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station TAPACHULA CHIS (48 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station TAPACHULA CHIS.