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Gaviotas weather in May (Colombia)

How does the May weather in Gaviotas compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gaviotas includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 30°C, cooling off to about 23°C at night. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Gaviotas in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 360 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 128 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gaviotas. January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gaviotas, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 360 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 128 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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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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

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