Lake Atitlan weather in May (Guatemala)

Thinking of visiting Lake Atitlan in May? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Lake Atitlan typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Lake Atitlan in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 352 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Atitlan. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lake Atitlan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 352 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (6 KM, 4 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.

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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 Lake Atitlan, 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 Lake Atitlan.

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