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Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango, 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).
Tropical savanna climate
Quetzaltenango, 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.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 22° | 35° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 23° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 23° | 34° |
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.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Quetzaltenango got 688 mm of rain, against a normal of 1561 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 311 mm.
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. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 13°C (2026).
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. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 35% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover TAPACHULA CHIS during 1974–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 216 mm of precipitation, on September 4, 2010.
28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1974.
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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
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 35° | 2.3 mm | 0 | 74% | 66% | 39° | 9° |
| February | 22° | 36° | 4.3 mm | 1 | 71% | 70% | 39° | 10° |
| March | 23° | 37° | 18 mm | 2 | 77% | 55% | 40° | 11° |
| April | 24° | 37° | 50 mm | 5 | 84% | 40% | 41° | 10° |
| May | 24° | 36° | 150 mm | 12 | 88% | 20% | 39° | 8° |
| June | 23° | 34° | 259 mm | 16 | 88% | 11% | 38° | 12° |
| July | 23° | 34° | 194 mm | 14 | 81% | 19% | 41° | 9° |
| August | 23° | 34° | 234 mm | 15 | 84% | 15% | 39° | 13° |
| September | 23° | 34° | 322 mm | 18 | 87% | 14% | 38° | 13° |
| October | 23° | 33° | 244 mm | 15 | 86% | 18% | 38° | 12° |
| November | 22° | 34° | 75 mm | 5 | 82% | 36% | 39° | 11° |
| December | 22° | 34° | 8.1 mm | 1 | 75% | 61% | 38° | 13° |
Station: TAPACHULA CHIS, 79 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1974–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
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?
Within the available 1974–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.