May · Guatemala
Best time to visit Lake Atitlán in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Atitlán in May
Average temperature 25°C, 187 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 187 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Lake Atitlán scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 187 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lake Atitlán fills a volcanic caldera ringed by Maya villages and three volcanoes.
May in Lake Atitlán: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trail conditions at 25°C (77°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
187 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Lake Atitlán — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Atitlán in May?
- In May, Lake Atitlán averages 25°C, 187 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lake Atitlán?
- May earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lake Atitlán in May?
- Expect about 187 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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