Panajachel weather in September (Solola, Guatemala)

How is the weather in Panajachel in September? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In September, Panajachel generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Panajachel in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 378 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 25 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Panajachel. January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Panajachel, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 83%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 378 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Guatemala in September

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

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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 September?

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 September.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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