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Backpacking Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, December

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

21°C – 22°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Quetzaltenango?

The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Quetzaltenango

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°18
February
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°26
March
82Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°88
April
73Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°179
May
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°505
June
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°585
July
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°390
August
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°514
September
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°618
October
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
21°575
November
79Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°159
December
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°55

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Quetzaltenango

When is the best time to visit Quetzaltenango for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for backpacking is typically in January, February, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Quetzaltenango?

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Rainy season typically: April–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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