When to go · Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala in May
Mixed month. Rainy season begins; afternoon storms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Low
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Rainy season begins; afternoon storms.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Antigua GuatemalaHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 15 days
Wet season season
Green valleys, fewer tourists, mornings usually still clear and walkable.
Watch: Reliable afternoon storms from about 14:00; plan outdoor time before lunch.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- Low
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- Low
Guatemala overall: Rains start; hot in the lowlands; fewer visitors.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antigua Guatemala, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
May: 15
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 1
May: Rainy season begins; afternoon storms.
January: Dry, sunny days, cold nights.
Antigua Guatemala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast