May · Guatemala
Best time to visit Flores in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Flores in May
Average temperature 31°C, 70 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 31°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Flores scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 31°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Flores is a small island town on Lake Petén Itzá in Guatemala, the base for visiting the ruins of Tikal.
May in Flores — middling scores, decent value
May averages 31°C (88°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Flores in May?
- In May, Flores averages 31°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Flores?
- May earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Flores in May?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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