Quetzaltenango weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Like most weather services, we show Quetzaltenango at one spot: Quetzaltenango, its largest city. At 6:45 PM local time it was clear and 12°C (54°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 92%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season May–Oct
About Quetzaltenango weather
Is it raining in Quetzaltenango right now?
No. It’s clear and 12° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Quetzaltenango this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–21° and lows of 6–10°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Quetzaltenango lately?
In the past 7 days, Quetzaltenango had 5 rainy days and 18.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Quetzaltenango?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Quetzaltenango weather by month
When is the best time to visit Quetzaltenango?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Quetzaltenango is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (66°F) in December to 23°C (74°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Quetzaltenango?
September is the wettest month, with about 353 mm (13.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Quetzaltenango?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
Does Quetzaltenango have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Quetzaltenango), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Quetzaltenango
Weather can differ a lot within Quetzaltenango: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 19–23°C | 1,857 mm |
| Coatepeque | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 2,101 mm |
| Ostuncalco | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 22–26°C | 2,010 mm |
| Colomba | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 2,101 mm |
| Cantel | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 19–23°C | 1,857 mm |
| Cabricán | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 22–26°C | 2,010 mm |
| Salcajá | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 19–23°C | 1,857 mm |
| La Esperanza | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 19–23°C | 1,857 mm |
| El Palmar | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–31°C | 2,101 mm |