Chimbote weather in May (Ancash, Peru)

Curious about the May weather in Chimbote? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Chimbote the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Chimbote in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.9 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chimbote climate page with graphs.

 

Chimbote, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 9.9 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Where to go in Peru in May

Find out more about the weather in Peru in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chimbote in May?

For visitors traveling to Chimbote, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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