Lake Atitlan Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Lake Atitlan. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Lake Atitlan experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2366 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, September receives substantial rainfall, averaging 412 mm of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 18 mm over 6 rainy days.

September, the city’s wettest month, 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, visit our Lake Atitlan Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Guatemala

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Guatemala. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Lake Atitlan’s average annual precipitation is 2366 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Lake Atitlan’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lake Atitlan Climate page.