Colombia weather in May
Planning a getaway to Colombia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Colombia in May?
In May, Colombia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Ipiales at 16°C to very warm in Gesen at 34°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Gesen and 8°C in Ipiales.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cúcuta with an average of 106 mm to heavy rainfall in El Boquerón with 1647 mm. The city Bogotá usually sees around 83 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Colombia climate page.
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Average weather in Bogotá
In May Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cartagena
In May Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Santa Marta
In May Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Andrés
In May San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Medellín
In May Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Colombia?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Colombia with overall pleasant weather in Bogotá. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bogotá. The weather in February, March, April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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