Cúcuta weather in May (Norte de Santander, Colombia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Cúcuta during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Cúcuta generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 33°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 22°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Cúcuta in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Cúcuta. January, February, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cúcuta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in May

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

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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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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