May weather forecast
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

May accounts for the significant intensification of the wet season in Antigua Guatemala, with the highest rainfall of the year at 118mm. The weather gets increasingly humid and the showers become more frequent and heavy. While the rainfall is substantial, the temperature variance from April is nominal, preserving the same level of warmth. It is impressive how the daylight and sunshine hours remain constant despite the heavy downpours. The UV index continues to be high, keeping sun protection in the priority list for the populace.

Temperature

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.7°C with the onset of May, subtly varied from April's 25°C. During May, Antigua Guatemala sees a mean low-temperature of 14.3°C.

Rainfall

In Antigua Guatemala, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm of precipitation. In Antigua Guatemala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190 days and collects up to 1065mm of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of May, in Antigua Guatemala, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:28 CST.

Sunshine

January through May and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in May transforms into this advice:
Adopt every precaution of necessity, unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns instantly. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.