Weather in May in Peten
Planning a getaway to Peten this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Peten in May?
Peten is a region in Guatemala. May in Peten generally has very hot temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 37°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Flores. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tikal with an average of 94 mm to high rainfall in El Remate with 112 mm.For specific regional insights in Peten for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Peten climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Peten?
Flores
In May Flores generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tikal
In May Tikal generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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El Remate
In May El Remate generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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San José
In May San José generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santa Elena
In May Santa Elena generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peten, in Guatemala.
Is May the best time to visit Peten?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Flores, May may not be the ideal time to visit Peten.
On average, the best time to visit Peten is in February with generally perfect weather in Flores. The weather in April, May, June, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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