Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Quetzaltenango get?

Quetzaltenango 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.

Quetzaltenango weather by month

Quetzaltenango weather in January

In January, Quetzaltenango 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 66% of daylight hours. The January record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 9°C (1986).

Quetzaltenango weather in February

In February, Quetzaltenango 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 70% of daylight hours. The February record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (1978).

Quetzaltenango weather in March

In March, Quetzaltenango 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 55% of daylight hours. The March record high is 40°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (1983).

Quetzaltenango weather in April

In April, Quetzaltenango 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 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (2026).

Quetzaltenango weather in May

In May, Quetzaltenango 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 20% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2019) and the record low is 8°C (2026).

Quetzaltenango weather in June

In June, Quetzaltenango 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 11% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2017) and the record low is 12°C (2026).

Quetzaltenango weather in July

In July, Quetzaltenango 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 19% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 9°C (2026).

Quetzaltenango weather in August

In August, Quetzaltenango 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 15% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2017) and the record low is 13°C (2026).

Quetzaltenango weather in September

In September, Quetzaltenango 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 14% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 14°C (1985).

Quetzaltenango weather in October

In October, Quetzaltenango 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 18% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 12°C (1999).

Quetzaltenango weather in November

In November, Quetzaltenango 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).

Quetzaltenango weather in December

In December, Quetzaltenango 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 61% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 13°C (1985).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Quetzaltenango

February is the sunniest month in Quetzaltenango, with sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 35% of daylight hours. Quetzaltenango is cloudier than 96% of Mexico.

Humidity peaks in May at 88% and is lowest in February at 71%.

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

Quetzaltenango weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango

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.

Quetzaltenango climate questions

How much rain does Quetzaltenango get?

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

What is the wettest month in Quetzaltenango?

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

How many rainy days does Quetzaltenango have a year?

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

What is the hottest month in Quetzaltenango?

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

What is the coldest month in Quetzaltenango?

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

What is the record high temperature in Quetzaltenango?

The record high at the Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango?

February is the sunniest month in Quetzaltenango, with sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.