Santiago Atitlán weather in September (Solola, Guatemala)

What should you pack for a trip to Santiago Atitlán in September? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of September in Santiago Atitlán typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 25°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Santiago Atitlán in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 457 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 25 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 155 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Santiago Atitlán. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santiago Atitlán, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 82%  

Precipitation 457 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in September

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Santiago Atitlán, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.