May Rainfall and Precipitation in Guatemala
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Guatemala in May.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Guatemala
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Popular cities in Guatemala
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- Antigua Guatemala
- Chichicastenango
- Chimaltenango
- Chiquimula
- Ciudad Vieja
- Cobán
- Escuintla
- Esquipulas
- Flores
- Guatemala City
- Huehuetenango
- Iztapa
- Jobompiche
- Laguna Yaxha
- Lake Atitlan
- Lanquín
- Las Lisonas
- Lámpara
- Lívingston
- Mariscos
- Monterrico
- Nebaj
- Panajachel
- Puerto Barrios
- Quetzaltenango
- Retalhuleu
- Rio Dulce Town
- San Antonio Palopó
- San José Pinula
- San Juan La Laguna
- San Marcos La Laguna
- San Pedro La Laguna
- Santa Catarina Palopó
- Santa Cruz La Laguna
- Santa Cruz Verapaz
- Santiago Atitlán
- Sipacate
- Sololá
- Tikal
Guatemala precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Guatemala receive in May?
Antigua Guatemala is characterized by its unpredictable weather, often receiving about 218 mm (8.6 in) of rain, which leads to frequent and sudden showers.
How many days does it rain in Guatemala in May?
Expect around 18 days rainy days in Antigua Guatemala during May.
Is May part of the rainy season in Guatemala?
Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Guatemala.
What is the wettest city in May in Guatemala?
In our database, Quetzaltenango stands out as having an average rainfall level of 461 mm (18 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in May in Guatemala?
Laguna Yaxha is the driest city we have data for in Guatemala in May, with monthly rainfall close to 90 mm (3.5 in).
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