Country Overview For Guatemala
The climate in Guatemala is typically tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands. The terrain: mostly mountains with narrow coastal plains and rolling limestone plateau. For Guatemala City in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 33°C with the average minimum 22°C, while in June the average maximum is 32°C with a minimum of 24°C. The wettest month for Guatemala City is May with an average of 19.4mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is January with 0.0mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR MAY
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to San Jose.
Temperature
Throughout the month of May daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 35°C that's about 94°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 24°C, that's 74°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in May has been 39°C that's 102°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 15°C, about 59°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for May is around 77%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels you can expect dangerous heat conditions. Sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity (see heat index for more information).
Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 177 mm, that's 7 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 6 days of the month, with snow falling on 1 days.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in May has been around 6 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 4 mph, or 3 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 72 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 45 mph, or 39 knots.
Fog
On average the month of May is not affected by foggy conditions.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Precipitation Amount
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
Rain days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
Snow days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see snow falling.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.