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Escuintla weather in May (Escuintla Department, Guatemala)

What should you pack for a trip to Escuintla in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Escuintla includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Escuintla in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 289 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 185 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Escuintla. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Escuintla climate page with graphs.

 

Escuintla, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 289 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in May

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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