Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Panajachel
Guatemala · Central America
Mild days and some sun.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 61°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, including some longer spells. About 26 wet days, more than in most months.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 63°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight 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 69°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Rain41%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday73°F
Feels 75°F
Rain85%
Cloud83%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Feels 72°F
Rain83%
Cloud88%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Feels 69°F
Rain47%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | 56 | 0.5 | 3 | 10.8 | 71 |
| Feb | 74 | 57 | 0.9 | 6 | 11.0 | 69 |
| Mar | 75 | 58 | 2.6 | 13 | 11.4 | 72 |
| Apr | 75 | 59 | 6.6 | 20 | 11.4 | 78 |
| May | 74 | 61 | 13.9 | 26 | 10.0 | 84 |
| Jun | 73 | 61 | 15.7 | 27 | 9.0 | 86 |
| Jul | 74 | 61 | 8.1 | 21 | 10.1 | 80 |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 9.9 | 23 | 10.0 | 82 |
| Sep | 73 | 61 | 15.1 | 28 | 9.0 | 87 |
| Oct | 73 | 61 | 10.7 | 24 | 9.1 | 85 |
| Nov | 72 | 59 | 2.7 | 12 | 10.2 | 79 |
| Dec | 72 | 57 | 0.8 | 4 | 10.5 | 74 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology