Lake Atitlan Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Lake Atitlan experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 249 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 152 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2445 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Lake Atitlan enjoys an average of 2445 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

September, Lake Atitlan’s wettest month, receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lake Atitlan Precipitation page.