Lake Atitlan weather in December (Guatemala)

What does the weather outlook for Lake Atitlan look like in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Lake Atitlan is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Lake Atitlan in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 208 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Lake Atitlan. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, August, September and October tend to showcase 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 December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Guatemala in December

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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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