Weather in May in Alta Verapaz
Are you planning a trip a to Alta Verapaz in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Alta Verapaz in May?
Alta Verapaz is a region in Guatemala. May in Alta Verapaz generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Guatemala City at 28°C to very warm in Lanquín at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Lanquín and 17°C in Guatemala City.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guatemala City with an average of 182 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Cruz Verapaz with 270 mm.Average sunshine
Guatemala City enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Alta Verapaz for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alta Verapaz climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Alta Verapaz?
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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Cobán
In May Cobán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lanquín
In May Lanquín generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Santa Cruz Verapaz
In May Santa Cruz Verapaz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°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 Alta Verapaz?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Alta Verapaz with overall tolerable weather in Guatemala City.
On average, the best time to visit Alta Verapaz is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Guatemala City. In contrast, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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