Panajachel weather in May

Panajachel, Guatemala
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May in Panajachel: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 29 rainy days.

#9 of 12 months in Panajachel · #733 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Panajachel climate normals — May

Daytime high24°C / 75°F😎 nice
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Rainfall444 mm / 17.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 63°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight12.8 h
Wind8 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.

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Panajachel in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Panajachel?
May in Panajachel: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 29 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Panajachel on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Panajachel in May?
In May, Panajachel averages a daily high of 23.8°C and a low of 18°C, with about 444.3 mm of rain over roughly 28.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Panajachel in May?
Panajachel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 91 in May.

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