Panajachel weather in October (Solola, Guatemala)

Planning a trip to Panajachel in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Panajachel generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Panajachel in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 267 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Panajachel. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Panajachel climate page with graphs.

 

Panajachel, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 267 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 170 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Guatemala in October

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Panajachel in October?

For visitors traveling to Panajachel, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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