Escuintla weather in May (Escuintla Department, Guatemala)

Planning a trip to Escuintla in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Escuintla generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Escuintla in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 289 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 289 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Escuintla in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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