October weather forecast
Panajachel, Guatemala

October

Weather in October

As the wet season nears its end, Panajachel, Guatemala experiences slightly higher rainfall in October reaching 305mm (12.01"). This period represents the tail-end of the rainy season, with a subtle transition towards the drier months. While the rainfall remains high, it's worth noting that the weather gradually evolves towards the drier end of the spectrum.

Temperature

October stands out as Panajachel's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and a low-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Panajachel, in October, it is raining for 29.2 days, with typically 305mm (12.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Panajachel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 263.6 days and collects up to 2061mm (81.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Panajachel is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of October in Panajachel, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:36 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Panajachel, Guatemala, is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Panajachel are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Panajachel?
October is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 20.7°C (69.3°F) and as low as 12.4°C (54.3°F).
What are the temperatures in Panajachel in October?
Panajachel in October has an average high-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Panajachel?
The average relative humidity in October is 86%.
How much does it rain in Panajachel in October?
In Panajachel, Guatemala, in October, during 29.2 rainfall days, 305mm (12.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in October in Panajachel?
In October, the average day length in Panajachel, Guatemala, is 11h and 48min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Panajachel?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:36 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does Panajachel have in October?
In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.
When is the highest UV index in Panajachel?
January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Panajachel.
What is the UV index reading in October in Panajachel?
In Panajachel, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average temperature in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in October: 20.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°C).

Average pressure in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average pressure in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in October: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average wind speed in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.1km/h).

Average humidity in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average humidity in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in October: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

Average rainfall in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average rainfall in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in October: 305mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average rainfall days in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in October: 29.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and October (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average sunshine days in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.5 days).

Average UV index in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average UV index in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average cloud cover in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in October - Panajachel, Guatemala
Average visibility in October
Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (8km).

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