Winter
Dec → Feb22 to 23°
nights 14°
- 8 rainy days · 24 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Lake Atitlán?
- Jan22°recommended
- Feb23°recommended
- Mar24°recommended
- Apr23°fair
- May22°not recommended
- Jun22°not recommended
- Jul23°not recommended
- Aug23°not recommended
- Sep22°not recommended
- Oct22°fair
- Nov22°recommended
- Dec22°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Lake Atitlán, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 14° | 10.8 h | 23 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| February | 23° | 14° | 11.1 h | 22 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| March | 24° | 15° | 11.2 h | 53 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| April | 23° | 16° | 11 h | 120 mm | 20 d | |
| May | 22° | 17° | 9.9 h | 276 mm | 27 d | |
| June | 22° | 17° | 8.7 h | 564 mm | 29 d | |
| July | 23° | 16° | 10.5 h | 302 mm | 25 d | |
| August | 23° | 16° | 10.2 h | 355 mm | 28 d | |
| September | 22° | 17° | 9.2 h | 391 mm | 30 d | |
| October | 22° | 16° | 9.1 h | 329 mm | 27 d | |
| November | 22° | 16° | 10.1 h | 171 mm | 19 d | ✓ |
| December | 22° | 14° | 10.6 h | 27 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Lake Atitlán, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Panajachel) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May22 to 24°
nights 15 to 17°
- 21 rainy days · 150 mm
- 10.7 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug22 to 23°
nights 16 to 17°
- 27 rainy days · 407 mm
- 9.8 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov22°
nights 16 to 17°
- 25 rainy days · 297 mm
- 9.5 h of sun
Book early for November to March
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Lake Atitlán, month by month
What to see and do
EventsHoly WeekMarch to AprilSantiago Atitlán patron saint festivalJulyDay of the DeadNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Lake Atitlán, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- March to AprilHoly Week big crowds
Coloured sawdust carpets and night-time processions in the lakeside villages, and in Antigua, two hours away by road.
- JulySantiago Atitlán patron saint festival
The village celebrates its patron saint in late July, with a procession, marimba and tributes to Maximón.
- NovemberDay of the Dead
Families spend the day at the cemetery, repaint the graves and share fiambre, a cold dish served once a year.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended22°14° at night
- 23 mm · 9 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended23°14° at night
- 22 mm · 6 d
- 11.1 h
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended24°15° at night
- 53 mm · 15 d
- 11.2 h
High season, book early
April
Fair23°16° at night
- 120 mm · 20 d
- 11 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Not recommended22°17° at night
- 276 mm · 27 d
- 9.9 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended22°17° at night
- 564 mm · 29 d
- 8.7 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended23°16° at night
- 302 mm · 25 d
- 10.5 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended23°16° at night
- 355 mm · 28 d
- 10.2 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended22°17° at night
- 391 mm · 30 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair22°16° at night
- 329 mm · 27 d
- 9.1 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended22°16° at night
- 171 mm · 19 d
- 10.1 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended22°14° at night
- 27 mm · 8 d
- 10.6 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (23 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 22 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent but light showers: 53 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. High season: book early.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 120 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 276 mm of rain over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 564 mm of rain over 29 days. Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 302 mm of rain over 25 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 355 mm of rain over 28 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 391 mm of rain over 30 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 329 mm over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 171 mm over 19 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (27 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lake Atitlán?
November to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 24 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Panajachel).
Which month should you avoid in Lake Atitlán?
June: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 564 mm over 29 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Panajachel).
What is the hottest month in Lake Atitlán?
March, with 24 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Panajachel).
What is the coldest month in Lake Atitlán?
January, with 22 °C at best during the day and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Panajachel).
What is the driest month in Lake Atitlán?
February: 22 mm over 6 days of rain, against 564 mm in June, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Lake Atitlán?
March, with 11.2 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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