SeasonMapLake Atitlán (Atitlán) weather in May
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May in Lake Atitlán: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Lake Atitlán · #1183 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lake Atitlán in May
Other months in Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán's forum calls December part of the reliable dry season — cool, brisk mornings in the mid-teens°C give way to pleasant afternoons in the low-to-mid 20s, with only the odd light shower breaking up mostly clear skies. Regulars recommend layers you can shed once the sun's up, since the highland chill at dawn catches some visitors off guard.
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Lake Atitlán climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 376 mm / 14.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 91 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lake Atitlán in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietone of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Lake Atitlán's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherLake Atitlán's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Lake Atitlán in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 376 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Lake Atitlán in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lake Atitlán?
- May in Lake Atitlán: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lake Atitlán on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Lake Atitlán in May?
- In May, Lake Atitlán averages a daily high of 24.2°C and a low of 18.3°C, with about 375.6 mm of rain over roughly 27.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lake Atitlán in May?
- Lake Atitlán has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 91 in May.