Lake Atitlan Climate by Month
The weather in Lake Atitlan is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Lake Atitlan temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in March to a comfortable 23°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 13°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Lake Atitlan experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2366 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Lake Atitlan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 412 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 18 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Lake Atitlan enjoys sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lake Atitlan.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
Other facts from our historical weather data:March has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 412 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
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