SeasonMapLake Atitlán vs Panajachel: which is better, month by month
Panajachel beats Lake Atitlán in 5 of 12 months — its lead peaks in February (94 vs 87) — and they are within 3 points in June to December.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Lake Atitlán vs Panajachel — all 12 months
| Month | Lake Atitlán | Panajachel | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90Swarm, dry | 95Swarm, dry | Panajachel | 5 |
| February | 87Awarm, dry | 94Swarm, dry | Panajachel | 7 |
| March | 80Awarm, a little rain | 86Awarm, a little rain | Panajachel | 6 |
| April | 71Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | 75Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | Panajachel | 4 |
| May | 57Dwarm, soaked, muggy air | 62Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | Panajachel | 5 |
| June | 59Dwarm, soaked, muggy air | 59Dwarm, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 0 |
| July | 75Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | 78Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 3 |
| August | 67Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | 69Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
| September | 60Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | 60Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 0 |
| October | 64Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | 65Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 1 |
| November | 83Awarm, a little rain, muggy air | 85Awarm, a little rain, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
| December | 89Awarm, dry, muggy air | 91Swarm, dry, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is February (87 vs 94). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.