Retalhuleu weather in May (Guatemala)

Planning a trip to Retalhuleu in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Retalhuleu typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Retalhuleu in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 413 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Retalhuleu. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Retalhuleu climate page with graphs.

 

Retalhuleu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 413 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in May

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Retalhuleu in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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