Panajachel weather in October (Solola, Guatemala)

What is the weather forecast for Panajachel in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Panajachel includes 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Panajachel in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 267 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 170 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Panajachel.

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