SeasonMapGuatemala in May
May is Guatemala's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 7 destinations average 60/100, led by Guatemala City at 85 — 28°C and 14 rainy days — while Tikal is warmer at 39°C and scores 43.
#12 of 12 months for Guatemala · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Guatemala in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala City | City | 28°C | 86 mm · 14 days | 85 tier A | — |
| 2 | Antigua Guatemala | City | 30°C | 239 mm · 27 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 3 | Panajachel | City | 24°C | 444 mm · 29 days | 62 tier C | — |
| 4 | Lake Atitlán | Trekking hub | 24°C | 444 mm · 29 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 5 | Semuc Champey | National park | 31°C | 187 mm · 21 days | 55 tier D | — |
| 6 | Flores | City | 37°C | 96 mm · 10 days | 50 tier D | — |
| 7 | Tikal | National park | 39°C | 75 mm · 11 days | 43 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.