Guatemala City weather in May (Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)

Curious about the May weather in Guatemala City? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Guatemala City generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Guatemala City in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Guatemala City, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Guatemala in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Guatemala City 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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