AlmolongaAbout Almolonga
Almolonga is a municipality in Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala, situated in the Guatemalan highlands. The town is agriculturally focused and noted for intensive horticulture.
Visitors will see cultivated fields, greenhouses and market stalls selling locally grown vegetables and ornamental plants. The landscape is typical of highland Guatemalan farming communities with smallholdings and terraced plots.
The area developed as a farming community within the Quetzaltenango region and has specialised in horticulture over recent decades, supplying nearby urban markets.
Almolonga lies within the Quetzaltenango Department in western Guatemala, in the volcanic highlands that characterise the region around the city of Quetzaltenango.
- Agriculture: Known regionally for intensive vegetable and flower cultivation on small plots and greenhouses, supplying local markets in the Quetzaltenango highlands.
Best Time to Visit Almolonga
The dry season (November-April) provides the most reliable weather for exploring the highland towns and surrounding countryside.
Weather & Climate near Almolonga
Almolonga's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 1°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1518 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 1° - 18° | 7° | 4 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 1° - 19° | 8° | 9 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 20° | 11° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 20° | 12° | 57 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 198 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 294 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 17° | 12° | 200 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 17° | 12° | 221 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 17° | 11° | 282 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 175 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 17° | 10° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 2° - 18° | 8° | 11 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Almolonga
Almolonga is near Quetzaltenango (Xela) in Guatemala’s western highlands. Buses and shuttle services run from Quetzaltenango; the town is a short drive from the departmental capital.
Tips for Visiting Almolonga
- Visit early morning to see local markets and community life in Quetzaltenango department.
- Learn a few phrases in K'iche' or Spanish-local interactions are appreciated.
- Pair a visit with hikes into nearby volcanic landscapes for variety.