Lake Atitlan weather in August (Guatemala)

What should you pack for a trip to Lake Atitlan in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In August, Lake Atitlan tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 16°C.

Precipitation

Lake Atitlan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Atitlan. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Atitlan climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Atitlan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 293 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in August

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lake Atitlan, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lake Atitlan.

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