Quetzaltenango weather in May (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

How does the May weather in Quetzaltenango compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Quetzaltenango usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Quetzaltenango in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 461 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Quetzaltenango, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 461 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (40 KM, 25 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?

For visitors traveling to Quetzaltenango, 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

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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