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Cantel in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, road mudslides).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cantel

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, road mudslides).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • CantelHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 9 days

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 Cantel, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 9

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, road mudslides).

January: Inside Cantel's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).

Cantel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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