When to go · San Miguel
San Miguel in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Low
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- San MiguelHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 10 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 Miguel, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
May: 10
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).
January: Inside San Miguel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).
San Miguel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast