Geography of Lake Atitlan
Geography of Lake Atitlan: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Lake Atitlan
El Salvador is 150 mi to the south-east, Belize is 240 mi to the north-east, Honduras is 272 mi to the east and Nicaragua is 378 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 14°41′26.5″N 91°12′9″W (14.6907, -91.2025)
Quick facts about Lake Atitlan
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 14°41′26.5″N 91°12′9″W (14.6907, -91.2025) |
| Maximum depth | 1.115 ft |
| Known for | volcanoes ringing a highland lake |
| Local time | 7:58 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Lake Atitlan is a lake in Guatemala. Lake Atitlan is a lake known as volcanoes ringing a highland lake.
Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Lake Atitlan with overcast. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 60°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 46%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Lake Atitlan is January, February, March and December. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 57°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Atitlan today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Lake Atitlan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 73° | 57° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 74° | 59° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 60° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 63° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 72° | 63° | 23,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 75° | 62° | 8,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 75° | 62° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 73° | 63° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 71° | 62° | 13,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 72° | 61° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 73° | 59° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Atitlan?
Lake Atitlan is a lake in Guatemala. Its coordinates are 14.6907, -91.2025. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Lake Atitlan right now?
It is currently 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Atitlan?
January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Atitlan, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Atitlan in?
Lake Atitlan observes America/Guatemala (UTC-06:00). The local time is 7:58 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 7:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
