Average Monthly Sunshine in Panajachel

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Panajachel receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Panajachel changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2500 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (8.3 hours per day) and June (5.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Panajachel’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Panajachel enjoys an average of 2500 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Panajachel’s wettest month, receives 55 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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