Antigua Guatemala in May
Rains begin, crowds thin
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is a reasonable month in Antigua Guatemala — with trade-offs.
May is green and quiet, with mornings that are often clear.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–25°C
- Warm, with rain building, usually in the afternoon.
- Crowds
- Low
- Few visitors once the rainy season starts.
- Prices
- $
- Cheaper than the dry season.
+Quiet streets and lower prices.
–Rain most afternoons.
My tip for May
Plan outdoor things for the morning and keep the afternoon for museums and cafés.
- Budget
- Quiet streets
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 7th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in May
- Rainy season
- Rain usually falls in the afternoon, and mornings are often clear. June and September are the wettest.
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Weather
Weather in Antigua Guatemala in May
In May Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 118 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Antigua Guatemala in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- May is a reasonable month in Antigua Guatemala — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (7 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Quiet streets and lower prices. The main downside: Rain most afternoons.
- What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in May?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 118 mm of rain or snow. Warm, with rain building, usually in the afternoon. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
- Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in May?
- Crowds are low. Few visitors once the rainy season starts. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in May?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Cheaper than the dry season. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (May ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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