Quetzaltenango weather
At 3:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 18°C (64°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Quetzaltenango sits 2359 m (7,740 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 39%
- Chance of rain
- 94%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 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?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 18° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 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 7–10°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months