Huehuetenango weather in May (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)

Curious about the May weather in Huehuetenango? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Huehuetenango generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Huehuetenango in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Huehuetenango, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 194 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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.

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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 Huehuetenango in May?

For visitors traveling to Huehuetenango, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.