Best Time to Visit Lake Atitlan for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

89/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, March

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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16°C – 19°C

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Lake Atitlan?

The best time to visit Lake Atitlan for hiking is January, December, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Lake Atitlan, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lake Atitlan

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	23	4.8	74%	dry
February	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	19	4	70%	dry
March	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	35	4.6	76%	dry
April	75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	71	8	77%	shoulder
May	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	19°	24°	260	18.4	81%	wet
June	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	19°	24°	457	24.5	84%	wet
July	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	18°	23°	294	21.8	82%	wet
August	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	18°	23°	334	23	83%	wet
September	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	18°	23°	440	24	84%	wet
October	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	17°	22°	322	20.9	83%	wet
November	75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	97	9.1	76%	shoulder
December	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	54	6.7	74%	shoulder