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Sayaxché in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, river levels high).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sayaxché

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, river levels high).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • SayaxchéHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 12 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 Sayaxché, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 12

    Jan: 2 (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, river levels high).

January: Inside Sayaxché's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler temperatures).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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