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Bucaramanga weather in May (Santander, Colombia)

Curious about the climate in Bucaramanga this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Bucaramanga includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 17°C at night.

Precipitation

Bucaramanga in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 750 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 151 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bucaramanga, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 750 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
SunshineSunshine 151 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?

For visitors traveling to Bucaramanga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bucaramanga.

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