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Santa Catarina Palopó Weather in May

Santa Catarina Palopó in May sees high temperatures, with highs around 24°C (75°F) and overnight lows of 15°C (59°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 312 mm (12 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.

Rainfall in Santa Catarina Palopó in May

As part of the rainy season, Santa Catarina Palopó sees around 17 days of rain in May, with an average of 312 mm (12 in). Rain during the rainy season here tends to be intense rather than just persistent drizzle. Expect significant downpours.

Temperature in Santa Catarina Palopó in May

Temperatures in Santa Catarina Palopó in May top out at 24°C (75°F) and drop to 15°C (59°F) overnight. This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. Nights cool down to 15°C (59°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Santa Catarina Palopó in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, even though this month falls in the wet season. There is still enough sun to enjoy the outdoors.

May in Santa Catarina Palopó can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Santa Catarina Palopó Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C (75°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 312 mm (12 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Daily Historical Temperatures

40-year average (1977-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Santa Catarina Palopó typically stay consistent throughout May, with daily highs averaging around 24°C (75°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 14°C (57°F).

Average temperatures in May

Historical weather for Santa Catarina Palopó in May

Browse day-by-day weather records for Santa Catarina Palopó spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Santa Catarina Palopó historical weather extremes in May

According to our 29 years of weather records for Santa Catarina Palopó, the following extremes were recorded between 1997 and 2026.

  • The hottest May day on record in Santa Catarina Palopó reached 34°C (93°F) (May 12, 1998).
  • On May 31, 2022, Santa Catarina Palopó saw its coldest May day with temperatures maxing out at 18°C (64°F).
  • The coldest night in May in Santa Catarina Palopó was on May 8, 1998, with a minimum of 5°C (41°F).

Best Places in Guatemala in May

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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).

What to Wear in Santa Catarina Palopó in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Santa Catarina Palopó in May

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

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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