Best Time to Visit Quetzaltenango for Backpacking – January Scores 92/100

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Backpacking Potential

92/100

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January, February, December

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21°C – 22°C

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The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Quetzaltenango

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	18	2.6	67%	dry
February	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	26	2.5	67%	dry
March	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	88	2.8	73%	shoulder
April	73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	179	6.8	77%	wet
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	28°	505	16.9	80%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	27°	585	23.3	83%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	27°	390	20.2	81%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	27°	514	21.6	80%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	27°	618	23	81%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	27°	575	19.7	80%	wet
November	79Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	159	6.8	71%	wet
December	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	55	4	68%	shoulder