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Sun & Beach Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, 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 your beach holiday to Quetzaltenango?

The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for a sun and beach holiday is February, January, December.

Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Quetzaltenango

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°18
February
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°26
March
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°88
April
79Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°179
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°505
June
35Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°585
July
35Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°390
August
35Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°514
September
35Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°618
October
35Poor
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
96Excellent
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Quetzaltenango for sun & beach is typically in February, January, 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 sun & beach.

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