Guatemala · SpringMonth summary
Guatemala weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
64% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guatemala in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.4/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Guatemala in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Guatemala. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 64% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 13°C | 24°C | 24% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 13°C | 25°C | 16% | 0.6 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 27°C | 15% | 0.7 | 11.7h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 28°C | 31% | 1.4 | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 16°C | 26°C | 64% | 4.3 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 16°C | 24°C | 80% | 9.0 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 60% | 4.9 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 15°C | 24°C | 72% | 6.1 | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 15°C | 24°C | 84% | 7.3 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 15°C | 23°C | 73% | 5.8 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 22°C | 40% | 2.4 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 23°C | 23% | 0.7 | 10.8h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Guatemala averages 26°C, 64% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -49%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guatemala in May
Is May a good time to visit Guatemala?
May is an acceptable time for Guatemala (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (9.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Guatemala in May?
Yes, 64% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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