Climate Insights for Santiago Atitlán

Sololá, Guatemala

Hottest
March
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
January
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
June
439 mm rain17.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santiago Atitlán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,319 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 439 mm of rainfall. Santiago Atitlán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Santiago Atitlán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 91.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 17.3 in of rainfall. Santiago Atitlán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°FebMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°MarMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°AprMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°SepMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°OctMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 15°NovMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°DecMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FMarMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°F
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Santiago Atitlán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 23°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santiago Atitlán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 73°F. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 63°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 78mmAprPrecipitation: 188mmMayPrecipitation: 378mmJunPrecipitation: 439mmJulPrecipitation: 176mmAugPrecipitation: 263mmSepPrecipitation: 373mmOctPrecipitation: 280mmNovPrecipitation: 74mmDecPrecipitation: 25mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inAprPrecipitation: 7.4inMayPrecipitation: 14.9inJunPrecipitation: 17.3inJulPrecipitation: 6.9inAugPrecipitation: 10.3inSepPrecipitation: 14.7inOctPrecipitation: 11inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

Santiago Atitlán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,319 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 439 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 17 mm. That's 422 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Santiago Atitlán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 91.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 17.3 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.7 in. That's 16.6 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Santiago Atitlán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Santiago Atitlán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°61°F
Feb17°62°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr18°64°F
May18°65°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec16°61°F

The best time to visit Santiago Atitlán is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santiago Atitlán is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santiago Atitlán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santiago Atitlán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C54 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
378 mm14.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
439 mm17.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
263 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h3 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
280 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in