Diving in Lake Atitlan

Best Time to Dive in Lake Atitlan

The warmest water temperatures in Lake Atitlan occur in January, averaging 28.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.4°C (air: 17.9°C)
• February: 28.4°C (air: 18.3°C)
• March: 28.4°C (air: 18.7°C)
• April: 28.4°C (air: 19.2°C)
• May: 28.4°C (air: 19.4°C)
• June: 28.4°C (air: 18.7°C)
• July: 28.4°C (air: 19.3°C)
• August: 28.4°C (air: 19.2°C)
• September: 28.4°C (air: 18.9°C)
• October: 28.4°C (air: 18.8°C)
• November: 28.4°C (air: 18.3°C)
• December: 28.4°C (air: 17.8°C)

Marine Life in Lake Atitlan

Home to 2 recorded species including 1 other, 1 reef fish.

Dive Site Difficulty in Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan has 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Lake Atitlan

Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Lake Atitlan

• Zona de Reserva Para protección especial de la fauna, flora y en general del ecosistema natural y biotopo en el área (MONTERRICO) - Multiple Use Area (IUCN Category III)
• Hawaii - Multiple Use Area (IUCN Category III)

Getting to Lake Atitlan - Nearest Airports

• San José Airport (GSJ), Puerto San José - 59 km away, approx 79 min travel time
• La Aurora International Airport (GUA), Guatemala City - 66 km away, approx 87 min travel time
• El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) - 245 km away, approx 283 min travel time