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Santa Cruz Verapaz weather in May (Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)

How's the weather trend in Santa Cruz Verapaz as May approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Santa Cruz Verapaz includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 18°C. As the warmest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of light and breathable clothing. Stay cool and hydrated to fully enjoy the sunny days.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz Verapaz in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz Verapaz. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz Verapaz, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 270 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Guatemala in May

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

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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