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Panajachel in January

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

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 11°C (52°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Guatemala overall
Prices
Medium
Guatemala overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Panajachel

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

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Panajachel in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • PanajachelHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
High
Prices · Guatemala overall
Medium

Guatemala overall: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Feb: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Feb: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2

    Feb: 2

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

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

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

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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