Weather in May in Guatemala
Planning a journey to Guatemala this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Guatemala in May?
Guatemala has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Santa Cruz La Laguna at 23°C to very hot in Flores at 37°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Flores and 15°C in Santa Cruz La Laguna. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Guatemala. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tikal with an average of 94 mm to heavy rainfall in Quetzaltenango with 461 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 185 hours of sunlight anticipated in Antigua Guatemala. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Guatemala for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Guatemala climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Guatemala?
Antigua Guatemala
In May Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Guatemala City
In May Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Panajachel
In May Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Flores
In May Flores generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Quetzaltenango
In May Quetzaltenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Guatemala?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Guatemala with often unpleasant weather in Antigua Guatemala.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Antigua Guatemala. On the other hand, the months of June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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