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Temperature in Peru in May

May in Peru has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Cotahuasi with 12°C to very high temperatures in Sullana with 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Sullana and -3°C in Cotahuasi.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Peru in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Peru on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Peru?
    • Sullana tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 20°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Peru?
    • When looking through our records, we find that Cotahuasi stands out as the coolest city in Peru for the month of May. Daytime highs average 12°C and it cools down to about -3°C at night.

  • How much sun does Peru get in May?
    • Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 118 hours of sunlight expected in Lima. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 20°C in Trujillo this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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