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When to go · San Marcos La Laguna

San Marcos La Laguna in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Guatemala: Rains start; hot in the lowlands; fewer visitors.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

MixedGuatemala month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Guatemala: Rains start; hot in the lowlands; fewer visitors.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • San Marcos La LagunaHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
Low
Prices · Guatemala overall
Low

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

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Marcos La Laguna, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 9

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Guatemala: Rains start; hot in the lowlands; fewer visitors.

January: Inside San Marcos La Laguna's best window: Nov–Apr.

San Marcos La Laguna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Across Guatemala in May →