When to go · Panajachel

Panajachel in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, afternoon downpours); Sep–Oct heaviest.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 18
Crowds: Medium; Guatemala overall
Prices: Medium; Guatemala overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Panajachel

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, afternoon downpours); Sep–Oct heaviest.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PanajachelHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 18 days

Guatemala overall: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Panajachel, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, afternoon downpours); Sep–Oct heaviest.

January: Inside Panajachel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).

Panajachel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.