How is the climate in Quetzaltenango?
Because Quetzaltenango is in the western highlands area of Guatemala (at an elevation of 7,500 ft), it can be cool here in the morning and at night. From March to May is Quetzaltenango’s “summer” climate. This is the warmest part of the year, but it never gets too hot. For those who like sunny weather, this is the best time of the year to visit. May/June begins the rainy season here in Guatemala, so if you’re studying between May-October, be sure to bring a rain jacket. Typically, it’s warm and sunny in the morning (approx. 25° Celsius) and it rains in the afternoon. It may be the best time (scenery-wise) to visit here because the rain makes the countryside and mountains turn a beautiful, lush green color that hopefully you’ll see on the bus ride from Guatemala City. November-January can get quite cold. In December and January it’s common to have ice on the ground in the morning. It can be cold in the morning but once the sun comes out after 10 or 11 a.m. it warms up. There’s no heatin
