Sololá weather in May (Solola, Guatemala)

Curious about the May weather in Sololá? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Sololá typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Sololá in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 321 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sololá. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sololá, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 321 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (5 KM, 3 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.

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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 Sololá in May?

For visitors traveling to Sololá, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.