Panajachel Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Panajachel has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Panajachel remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 22°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Panajachel is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2129 mm. Panajachel can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 378 mm of precipitation over 25 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 16 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Panajachel in Guatemala
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Panajachel occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
April has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 378 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
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