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City Trips Potential

91/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, December, February

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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 city trip to Quetzaltenango?

The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for a city trip is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Quetzaltenango

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°18
February
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°26
March
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°88
April
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°179
May
55Suboptimal
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
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°390
August
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°514
September
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°618
October
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
21°575
November
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°159
December
91Excellent
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 city trips?

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The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for city trips is typically in January, December, February, 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 city trips.

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