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Santa Elena weather in May (Venezuela)

Curious about the May weather in Santa Elena? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Santa Elena typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Santa Elena in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 369 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Elena. January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 369 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Venezuela in May

Find out more about the weather in Venezuela in May and which places have the best weather 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 Santa Elena in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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