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Peten Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Peten, Guatemala in May.

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Flores Tikal Jobompiche Laguna Yaxha

Thinking about venturing to Peten, Guatemala this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Peten in May

Peten, Guatemala 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 (99°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Peten, Guatemala, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Laguna Yaxha with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Jobompiche with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Explore Peten by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Peten — and find the best time to visit. (based on Flores)

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March35°C (95°F) April38°C (100°F) May37°C (99°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September34°C (93°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Peten in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Peten.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Peten

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Peten, Guatemala?

Temperature range in Peten (May)

Precipitation variation in Peten (May)

Flores

In May Flores generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
37°C (99°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flores →

Tikal

In May Tikal generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tikal →

Jobompiche

In May Jobompiche generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jobompiche →

Laguna Yaxha

In May Laguna Yaxha generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
250 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Laguna Yaxha →

El Remate

In May El Remate generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Peten in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flores 37°C (99°F) 24°C (75°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Tikal 36°C (97°F) 24°C (75°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Jobompiche 36°C (97°F) 24°C (75°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Laguna Yaxha 36°C (97°F) 24°C (75°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
El Remate 36°C (97°F) 24°C (75°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
San José 37°C (99°F) 24°C (75°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

Peten weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Peten, Guatemala in May?

May in Peten, Guatemala brings poor weather. In Flores, daytime temperatures are typically around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Peten, Guatemala in May?

Flores averages a daytime maximum of 37°C (99°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Peten, Guatemala get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Peten, Guatemala. Average rainfall in Flores sits around 110 mm (4.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Peten, Guatemala?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Flores, May may not be the ideal time to visit Peten, Guatemala.

On average, the best time to visit Peten, Guatemala is in February with generally pleasant weather in Flores. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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