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When to go · Santa Cruz la Laguna

Santa Cruz la Laguna in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Cruz la Laguna

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

Long-term averages
  • Santa Cruz la LagunaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °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 Santa Cruz la Laguna, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 9

    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 Santa Cruz la Laguna's best window: Nov–Apr.

Santa Cruz la Laguna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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