Panajachel weather in May (Solola, Guatemala)

What weather conditions can you expect in Panajachel this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Panajachel tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Panajachel in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 318 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Panajachel. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Panajachel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 318 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Panajachel, 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 Panajachel.

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