Solola Weather in May

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

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Panajachel San Antonio Palopó San Pedro La Laguna Santa Cruz La Laguna

Thinking about venturing to Solola, 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 Solola in May

Solola, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. May in Solola generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Santa Cruz La Laguna to 25°C (77°F) in Santiago Atitlán. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Santiago Atitlán and 15°C (59°F) in Santa Cruz La Laguna.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in San Antonio Palopó with an average of 308 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in San Juan La Laguna with 401 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Panajachel enjoys approximately 195 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Solola by month

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

January23°C (73°F) February24°C (75°F) March24°C (75°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°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 Solola in May

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

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 Solola

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

Temperature range in Solola (May)

Precipitation variation in Solola (May)

Panajachel

In May Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
195 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
318 mm (13 in)
376 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
25 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Panajachel →

San Antonio Palopó

In May San Antonio Palopó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
195 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
308 mm (12 in)
377 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
25 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in San Antonio Palopó →

San Pedro La Laguna

In May San Pedro La Laguna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
195 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
393 mm (15 in)
416 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
25 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in San Pedro La Laguna →

Santa Cruz La Laguna

In May Santa Cruz La Laguna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
195 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
349 mm (14 in)
387 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
25 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Cruz La Laguna →

San Marcos La Laguna

In May San Marcos La Laguna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
195 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
391 mm (15 in)
410 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
25 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in San Marcos La Laguna →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Panajachel 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 318 mm (13 in)
San Antonio Palopó 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 308 mm (12 in)
San Pedro La Laguna 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 393 mm (15 in)
Santa Cruz La Laguna 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 349 mm (14 in)
San Marcos La Laguna 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 391 mm (15 in)
Santa Catarina Palopó 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 312 mm (12 in)

Solola weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Solola, Guatemala brings poor weather. In Panajachel, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Panajachel peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in May, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Solola, Guatemala, with Panajachel averaging around 318 mm (13 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Solola, Guatemala?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Panajachel. On the other hand, the months of May, June, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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