When to go · Chichicastenango

Chichicastenango in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Guatemala overall
Prices: Low; Guatemala overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chichicastenango

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ChichicastenangoHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 9 days
Highlands, Guatemala · Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenangorainy
Spring-like days (22–26 °C (72–79 °F)) and cold nights, near freezing on Acatenango's summit. Rains most afternoons May–Oct with a drier spell (canícula) in July–August.Spring-like days (72–79 °F (22–26 °C)) and cold nights, near freezing on Acatenango's summit. Rains most afternoons May–Oct with a drier spell (canícula) in July–August.

Guatemala overall: Heavy rain and landslides possible; hurricane remnants from both oceans.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chichicastenango, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

January: Inside Chichicastenango's best window: Nov–Apr, plus Dec for the festival.

Chichicastenango: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.