SeasonMapSemuc Champey weather in May
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May in Semuc Champey: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Semuc Champey · #1251 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Semuc Champey climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 187 mm / 7.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 93 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Semuc Champey 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 Semuc Champey'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 weatherSemuc Champey's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Semuc Champey — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Semuc Champey in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Semuc Champey?
- May in Semuc Champey: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Semuc Champey on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Semuc Champey in May?
- In May, Semuc Champey averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 186.8 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Semuc Champey in May?
- Semuc Champey has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 93 in May.
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