Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Panajachel with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Panajachel in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Panajachel with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 28°C, with nights close to 16°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Panajachel will be around 27°C, with nights close to 16°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 514 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is over 98%, so expect nearly daily rain in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Panajachel. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Panajachel in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
514 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
30 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Panajachel?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Panajachel. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Panajachel runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Panajachel in May
With 35°C, Panajachel hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Panajachel
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Panajachel, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Panajachel
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Panajachel, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 30 days of rain in Panajachel.
Daily UV Index in May in Panajachel
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Panajachel, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Panajachel Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Panajachel, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Panajachel Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Panajachel, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Panajachel
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Average Weather in Panajachel by Month
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