Santiago Atitlán Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santiago Atitlán has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Santiago Atitlán experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santiago Atitlán has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2674 mm of rainfall per year. Santiago Atitlán can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 457 mm of precipitation over 25 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 20 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santiago Atitlán 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
Santiago Atitlán 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 Santiago Atitlán.
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 Santiago Atitlán in Guatemala
During the months of January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 457 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
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