Amatitlán weather in May
In May, Amatitlán sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 241 mm of rain across 26.2 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in May, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Amatitlán's 9th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Amatitlán's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 241 mm
- 26.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 5:39 AM – 6:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical May day in Amatitlán reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and on par with June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 16 |
| 2 | 26 | 16 |
| 3 | 26 | 16 |
| 4 | 26 | 16 |
| 5 | 26 | 16 |
| 6 | 25 | 16 |
| 7 | 25 | 16 |
| 8 | 25 | 16 |
| 9 | 25 | 16 |
| 10 | 25 | 16 |
| 11 | 25 | 16 |
| 12 | 25 | 16 |
| 13 | 25 | 16 |
| 14 | 25 | 16 |
| 15 | 25 | 16 |
| 16 | 25 | 16 |
| 17 | 25 | 16 |
| 18 | 25 | 16 |
| 19 | 25 | 16 |
| 20 | 25 | 16 |
| 21 | 25 | 16 |
| 22 | 25 | 16 |
| 23 | 25 | 16 |
| 24 | 25 | 16 |
| 25 | 25 | 16 |
| 26 | 25 | 16 |
| 27 | 24 | 16 |
| 28 | 24 | 16 |
| 29 | 24 | 16 |
| 30 | 24 | 16 |
| 31 | 24 | 16 |
Amatitlán weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 13° | 7 | 2.6 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 26° / 14° | 11 | 3.3 | 11.5 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 26° / 14° | 33 | 8.9 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 26° / 15° | 86 | 17 | 12.3 | 5.6 |
| May | 25° / 16° | 241 | 26.2 | 12.7 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 25° / 16° | 304 | 25.7 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 162 | 17.8 | 12.8 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 25° / 16° | 223 | 21.7 | 12.5 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 24° / 16° | 321 | 26.9 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 24° / 16° | 229 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 24° / 14° | 48 | 8.1 | 11.3 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 25° / 14° | 10 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 84%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 26 | 74 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 17 | 83 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 14 | 86 |
| 16 | 13 | 87 |
| 17 | 12 | 88 |
| 18 | 11 | 89 |
| 19 | 10 | 90 |
| 20 | 10 | 90 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 9 | 91 |
| 23 | 8 | 92 |
| 24 | 8 | 92 |
| 25 | 7 | 93 |
| 26 | 6 | 94 |
| 27 | 6 | 94 |
| 28 | 6 | 94 |
| 29 | 6 | 94 |
| 30 | 6 | 94 |
| 31 | 6 | 94 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Amatitlán gets around 241 mm of rain over 26.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 84% and peaks near 94% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 72 |
| 4 | 73 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 75 |
| 7 | 76 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 78 |
| 11 | 79 |
| 12 | 80 |
| 13 | 81 |
| 14 | 82 |
| 15 | 83 |
| 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 86 |
| 18 | 87 |
| 19 | 88 |
| 20 | 89 |
| 21 | 90 |
| 22 | 90 |
| 23 | 91 |
| 24 | 92 |
| 25 | 92 |
| 26 | 93 |
| 27 | 93 |
| 28 | 93 |
| 29 | 94 |
| 30 | 94 |
| 31 | 94 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the humid band about 75% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 61 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 30 | 61 | 2 |
| 2 | 6 | 29 | 63 | 2 |
| 3 | 6 | 29 | 62 | 3 |
| 4 | 5 | 28 | 64 | 3 |
| 5 | 5 | 28 | 64 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 | 27 | 66 | 3 |
| 7 | 4 | 26 | 67 | 3 |
| 8 | 4 | 25 | 68 | 3 |
| 9 | 4 | 24 | 69 | 3 |
| 10 | 4 | 23 | 70 | 3 |
| 11 | 4 | 22 | 70 | 4 |
| 12 | 3 | 21 | 72 | 4 |
| 13 | 3 | 20 | 73 | 4 |
| 14 | 3 | 19 | 73 | 5 |
| 15 | 3 | 18 | 74 | 5 |
| 16 | 3 | 17 | 75 | 5 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 75 | 6 |
| 18 | 2 | 15 | 77 | 6 |
| 19 | 2 | 14 | 78 | 6 |
| 20 | 2 | 13 | 79 | 6 |
| 21 | 2 | 13 | 79 | 6 |
| 22 | 2 | 12 | 80 | 6 |
| 23 | 1 | 11 | 82 | 6 |
| 24 | 1 | 11 | 82 | 6 |
| 25 | 1 | 11 | 82 | 6 |
| 26 | 1 | 10 | 83 | 6 |
| 27 | 1 | 10 | 83 | 6 |
| 28 | 0 | 9 | 85 | 6 |
| 29 | 0 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
| 30 | 0 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
| 31 | 0 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:36 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 5:43 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:18 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 5:39 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 5:39 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 5:39 | 6:19 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:19 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:19 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:21 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:23 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:23 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.56 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 5.38 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Amatitlán
In May, Amatitlán sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Amatitlán's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Amatitlán?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Amatitlán for sightseeing.
What to pack for Amatitlán in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Amatitlán sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 16°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Amatitlán in May
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 67 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Amatitlán in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Amatitlán peaks around April 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Amatitlán in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Amatitlán is worst in April — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 33 | 34 | 37 | 47 | 44 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 37 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 34 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 44 | Poor |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 40 | Poor |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Amatitlán?
Amatitlán sits at 14.5°N, 90.6°W, 1,219 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is Villa Nueva, 8.0 km away.
Topography around Amatitlán
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Amatitlán.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Amatitlán has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 720 m around an average of 1,328 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,293 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,937 m.
The land around Amatitlán is covered by trees (34%), artificial surfaces (29%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (63%) within 16 km, and trees (57%) within 80 km.
Guatemala travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 43% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 49%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 23.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 510
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Amatitlán (14.4774°, -90.6349°, elevation 1,219 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).