Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Guatemala City
Guatemala · Central America
Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 60°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 23 wet days, more than in most months.
75%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 63°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Feels 75°F
Rain34%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain62%
Cloud80%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Feels 75°F
Rain66%
Cloud85%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening68°F
Feels 71°F
Rain38%
Cloud82%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76 | 55 | 0.2 | 2 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Feb | 79 | 55 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.1 | 68 |
| Mar | 80 | 57 | 0.9 | 6 | 11.6 | 67 |
| Apr | 80 | 59 | 2.6 | 13 | 11.6 | 72 |
| May | 78 | 60 | 8.8 | 23 | 10.1 | 80 |
| Jun | 76 | 60 | 12.8 | 26 | 9.3 | 85 |
| Jul | 77 | 60 | 7.1 | 20 | 10.5 | 80 |
| Aug | 77 | 60 | 8.9 | 22 | 10.4 | 81 |
| Sep | 76 | 60 | 12.7 | 27 | 9.2 | 86 |
| Oct | 76 | 59 | 8.8 | 21 | 9.4 | 84 |
| Nov | 75 | 57 | 2.0 | 8 | 10.4 | 78 |
| Dec | 76 | 55 | 0.5 | 3 | 10.7 | 73 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Guatemala City with Panajachel.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology