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When to go · Guatemala City

Guatemala City in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, heaviest Jun and Sep).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
27°C / 17°C
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Guatemala City

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, heaviest Jun and Sep).

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Guatemala CityHighs around 27 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
Low
Prices · Guatemala overall
Low

Guatemala overall: Rains start; hot in the lowlands; fewer visitors.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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