Panajachel Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Panajachel remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 22°C (72°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in March to 12°C (54°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Panajachel is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2129 mm (84 in). Panajachel can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 378 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Panajachel Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Panajachel experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.3 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 5.1 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Panajachel.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year