Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Colombia this May.
Colombia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Ipiales to 34°C (93°F) in Gesen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Gesen and 8°C (46°F) in Ipiales.
Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Colombia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Bogotá typically peak at 20°C (68°F) in May, putting it in the pleasant range.
After dark, Bogotá cools to about 11°C (52°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Gesen has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 34°C (93°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 23°C (73°F).
According to our data, Ipiales holds the title for the coldest city in Colombia in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 16°C (61°F) and drops to lows of about 8°C (46°F) during the night.
Across Colombia, sunshine in May ranges from overcast in Bogotá (83 hours) to sunny in Santa Marta (225 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 26°C (79°F) in Tumaco this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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