Climate Insights for Coatepeque

, Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
October
607mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Coatepeque is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 4111mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 607mm of rainfall. Coatepeque is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Feb Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Apr Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Dec Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19°
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Average
Min

Coatepeque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 21mm Mar Precipitation: 67mm Apr Precipitation: 154mm May Precipitation: 477mm Jun Precipitation: 595mm Jul Precipitation: 535mm Aug Precipitation: 594mm Sep Precipitation: 594mm Oct Precipitation: 607mm Nov Precipitation: 384mm Dec Precipitation: 52mm
Precipitation

Coatepeque is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4111mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 343mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 607mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21mm. That's 587mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Coatepeque is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Coatepeque, which began on March 20, 2026. Coatepeque is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 698mm across the season with a monthly average of 233mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1724mm across the season with a monthly average of 575mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1586mm across the season with a monthly average of 529mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 25°
Mar 26°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 25°
Oct 25°
Nov 25°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Coatepeque is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coatepeque based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
477 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
595 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
535 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
594 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
594 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
607 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
384 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
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