Tikal weather in May
May in Tikal: sweltering, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Tikal · #596 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Tikal climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 35°C / 96°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tikal in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Tikal?
- May in Tikal: sweltering, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Tikal on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Tikal in May?
- In May, Tikal averages a daily high of 35.4°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 74.9 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tikal in May?
- Tikal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in May.