When to go · Panajachel

Panajachel in September

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C); average high / low
Rain days: 22
Crowds: Low; Guatemala overall
Prices: Low; 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.

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PanajachelHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 22 days

Guatemala overall: Wettest month in many areas; Independence Day torch runs block roads (14–15 Sep).

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

First month

Second month

September: 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.