Guatemala weather in May (Guatemala, Guatemala)

Thinking of visiting Guatemala in May? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Guatemala typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Guatemala in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 185 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Guatemala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (4 KM, 2 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.