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 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
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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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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