Huehuetenango weather in May (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)

Wondering what the weather is like in Huehuetenango during May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Huehuetenango in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (73 KM, 45 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Huehuetenango.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.