Lake Atitlan
A volcanic lake ringed by three cones and a dozen Mayan villages each with its own market day, kayaks and hiking trails that treat the whole caldera as one big playground, and a view Aldous Huxley once called the most beautiful in the world.
The best time to visit Lake Atitlan is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 12:21 (UTC-6).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 75°F · rain 0.7in · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Guatemala City, the arrival airport
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C75°F | 17mm0.7in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| February | 26°C78°F | 12mm0.5in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| March | 27°C80°F | 19mm0.7in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C82°F | 60mm2.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 26°C78°F | 206mm8.1in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| June | 24°C75°F | 317mm12.5in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| July | 24°C76°F | 218mm8.6in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| August | 25°C76°F | 300mm11.8in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| September | 24°C76°F | 298mm11.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 23°C74°F | 245mm9.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 23°C73°F | 84mm3.3in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| December | 23°C74°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- GTQquetzal
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Lake Atitlan?
The best time to visit Lake Atitlan is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does Lake Atitlan get?
Typical daytime highs in Lake Atitlan are Mar–May 27°C (80°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (76°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 24°C (76°F).
Is Lake Atitlan expensive?
On the ground, Lake Atitlan is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Lake Atitlan good for?
Lake Atitlan is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace.