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Guatemala City in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Guatemala City in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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Weather in Guatemala City in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Guatemala City in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and about 1 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 62 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guatemala City has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Guatemala City in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Guatemala City for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +81°F.

Is Guatemala City warm or cold in May?

Guatemala City is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Guatemala City:

Climate in Guatemala City in May

Guatemala City weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+50°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+88°F
Rainfall
19 mm62 mm126 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
64%68%76%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
410
Cloudy days
1693
Rainy days
91520
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting colder in May. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 19 mm to 62 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 68%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 1 in May.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Guatemala City in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Guatemala City is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Guatemala City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Guatemala City wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Guatemala City?

This is the weather in Guatemala City in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+84°F
2 May
🌫️
+80°F
3 May
☁️
+86°F
4 May
☁️
+82°F
5 May
☀️
+87°F
6 May
☀️
+86°F
7 May
☀️
+87°F
8 May
☀️
+86°F
9 May
☀️
+83°F
10 May
☁️
+82°F
11 May
☁️
+80°F
12 May
☁️
+81°F
13 May
🌫️
+82°F
14 May
☀️
+79°F
15 May
☀️
+79°F
16 May
☁️
+79°F
17 May
🌫️
+83°F
18 May
🌫️
+85°F
19 May
☁️
+86°F
20 May
☁️
+85°F
21 May
☁️
+84°F
22 May
☁️
+82°F
23 May
☁️
+82°F
24 May
☁️
+82°F
25 May
☁️
+84°F
26 May
☁️
+81°F
27 May
☁️
+82°F
28 May
☁️
+84°F
29 May
☁️
+81°F
30 May
☁️
+78°F
31 May
☁️
+81°F
In May 2023 Guatemala City had 7 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Guatemala City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Guatemala City in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+75°F) and the highest in 2019 (+80°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1213 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guatemala City in May:

Is May a good time to visit Guatemala City?

May is a really good time to go to Guatemala City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Guatemala City.

Can you sunbathe in Guatemala City in May?

May is warm in Guatemala City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Guatemala City rainy in May?

Guatemala City is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Guatemala City in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guatemala City in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Guatemala City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guatemala City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.