Quiché Department Weather in May

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

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Chichicastenango Nebaj

Planning a getaway to the Quiché Department, Guatemala 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 to Expect in the Quiché Department in May

The Quiché Department, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. May in the Quiché Department generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Chichicastenango.

For a closer look at conditions across the Quiché Department, Guatemala, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chichicastenango with an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Nebaj with 215 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Chichicastenango enjoys about 195 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Quiché Department by month

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

January22°C (72°F) February24°C (75°F) March25°C (77°F) April25°C (77°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October22°C (72°F) November22°C (72°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Quiché Department in May

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

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 the Quiché Department

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

Temperature range in the Quiché Department (May)

Precipitation variation in the Quiché Department (May)

Chichicastenango

In May Chichicastenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
195 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
302 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
25 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
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Nebaj

In May Nebaj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
195 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
333 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Quiché Department, in Guatemala.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Quiché Department in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichicastenango 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Nebaj 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)

The Quiché Department weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Quiché Department, Guatemala in May?

the Quiché Department, Guatemala typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chichicastenango average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Quiché Department, Guatemala in May?

In Chichicastenango, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does the Quiché Department, Guatemala get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Chichicastenango records an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for the Quiché Department, Guatemala.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala due to the typically unpleasant weather in Chichicastenango.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Chichicastenango. On the other hand, the weather in June and September tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Quiché Department.

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