Coldest Cities in Guatemala

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Guatemala

1 Concepción Huista 08 52°F

2 Chiantla 08 53°F

3 Nahualá 19 54°F

4 San Mateo 13 54°F

5 Quetzaltenango 13 54°F

6 San Carlos Sija 13 54°F

7 San Miguel Sigüilá 13 54°F

8 Ostuncalco 13 54°F

9 Concepción Chiquirichapa 13 54°F

10 La Esperanza 13 54°F

11 Soloma 08 54°F

12 Huitán 13 55°F

13 Cabricán 13 55°F

14 Totonicapán 21 55°F

15 San Francisco El Alto 21 55°F

16 Salcajá 13 55°F

17 San Andrés Xecul 21 55°F

18 Comitancillo 17 56°F

19 Aguacatán 08 57°F

20 Cantel 13 58°F

21 Almolonga 13 58°F

22 Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán 19 58°F

23 Zunil 13 58°F

24 San Mateo Ixtatán 08 58°F

25 Patzún 03 58°F

26 Panajachel 19 58°F

27 Chichicastenango 14 59°F

28 San José Poaquil 03 59°F

29 Santa Cruz Balanyá 03 59°F

30 Tecpán Guatemala 03 59°F

31 Comalapa 03 59°F

32 Cunén 14 59°F

33 Nebaj 14 59°F

34 San Juan Cotzal 14 59°F

35 Chajul 14 59°F

36 Momostenango 21 60°F

37 Santa Clara La Laguna 19 60°F

38 San Pablo La Laguna 19 60°F

39 Sololá 19 60°F

40 San Pedro La Laguna 19 60°F

41 Yepocapa 03 60°F

42 San Andrés Itzapa 03 60°F

43 Zaragoza 03 60°F

44 Patzicía 03 60°F

45 Acatenango 03 60°F

46 Santa Cruz del Quiché 14 60°F

47 San Antonio Huista 08 61°F

48 La Libertad 08 61°F

49 Uspantán 14 61°F

50 San Bartolomé Milpas Altas 16 62°F

51 Chimaltenango 03 62°F

52 Santa María Chiquimula 21 62°F

53 San Antonio Aguas Calientes 16 62°F

54 Antigua Guatemala 16 62°F

55 San Miguel Dueñas 16 62°F

56 Ciudad Vieja 16 62°F

57 Santiago Sacatepéquez 16 62°F

58 Parramos 03 62°F

59 Sumpango 16 62°F

60 Jocotenango 16 62°F

61 Magdalena Milpas Altas 16 62°F

62 El Tejar 03 62°F

63 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 16 62°F

64 Pastores 16 62°F

65 Mataquescuintla 10 62°F

66 San Pedro Carchá 01 63°F

67 San Juan Chamelco 01 63°F

68 Purulhá 02 64°F

69 Zacualpa 14 64°F

70 Santa Catarina Pinula 07 64°F

71 San José Pinula 07 64°F

72 Huehuetenango 08 64°F

73 Santo Domingo Xenacoj 16 64°F

74 San Martín Jilotepeque 03 64°F

75 Santa Cruz Verapaz 01 65°F

76 Cobán 01 65°F

77 San Cristóbal Verapaz 01 65°F

78 Sacapulas 14 65°F

79 Jacaltenango 08 66°F

80 Concepción Tutuapa 17 66°F

81 Tacaná 17 66°F

82 Malacatán 17 66°F

83 San Marcos 17 66°F

84 Nuevo Progreso 17 66°F

85 San Pedro Sacatepéquez 17 66°F

86 El Tumbador 17 66°F

87 San Cristóbal Cucho 17 66°F

88 El Quetzal 17 66°F

89 San Pablo 17 66°F

90 Guatemala City 07 66°F

91 Villa Nueva 07 66°F

92 Mixco 07 66°F

93 Petapa 07 66°F

94 San Lucas Sacatepéquez 16 66°F

95 San Raimundo 07 66°F

96 San Pedro Sacatepéquez 07 66°F

97 San Juan Sacatepéquez 07 66°F

98 Chuarrancho 07 66°F

99 San Lucas Tolimán 19 66°F

100 Chicacao 20 67°F

The coldest cities in Guatemala experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Concepción Huista has an average annual temperature of just 52°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 52°F average, Concepción Huista experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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