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Lake Atitlan weather in September (Guatemala)

Curious about the September weather in Lake Atitlan? This guide provides all the details you need.

In September, Lake Atitlan generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Lake Atitlan in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 412 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 25 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Atitlan. January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 82%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 412 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in September

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

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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 Lake Atitlan in September?

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 in September.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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