When is the best time to go to Panajachel

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Panajachel, Guatemala. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Panajachel weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Panajachel are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Panajachel January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 6mm 8.9hrs 12.1hrs

The climate in Panajachel during January can be summarized as mild and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Panajachel, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Panajachel and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Panajachel with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Panajachel February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 8mm 8.2hrs 12.4hrs

February in Panajachel is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Panajachel, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Panajachel and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Panajachel with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in February »

March

Panajachel March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 12mm 9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Panajachel is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Panajachel, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Panajachel and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Panajachel with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in March »

April

Panajachel April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 35mm 9.4hrs 13.2hrs

Panajachel's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Panajachel, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Panajachel and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Panajachel with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Panajachel May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 123mm 8.6hrs 13.5hrs

May is a wet month in Panajachel and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panajachel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Panajachel and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Panajachel with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in May »

June

Panajachel June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 259mm 7.7hrs 12.1hrs

June in Panajachel is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panajachel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Panajachel and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Panajachel with around 259mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in June »

July

Panajachel July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 180mm 7.1hrs 12.4hrs

July in Panajachel is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panajachel for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Panajachel and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Panajachel with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in July »

August

Panajachel August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 162mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Panajachel is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panajachel for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Panajachel and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Panajachel with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in August »

September

Panajachel September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 232mm 6.2hrs 13.2hrs

Panajachel's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panajachel for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Panajachel and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Panajachel with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in September »

October

Panajachel October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 143mm 6.9hrs 13.5hrs

October is a wet month in Panajachel and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panajachel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Panajachel and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Panajachel with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in October »

November

Panajachel November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 40mm 7.1hrs 12.1hrs

Panajachel's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Panajachel, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Panajachel and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Panajachel with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in November »

December

Panajachel December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 12mm 7.1hrs 12.4hrs

December in Panajachel is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Panajachel, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Panajachel and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Panajachel with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Panajachel weather in December »

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Panajachel weather stats

Panajachel weather statistics
Hottest month: May 22.9°C 73.2°F
Driest month: January 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: January 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 19.1°C 66.4°F
Wettest month: June 259mm 10.2ins
Warmest sea: May 30.1°C 86.2°F
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