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Cali weather in May (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)

Is May a good time to explore Cali weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Cali typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Cali in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 227 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 144 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cali, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 227 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 144 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?

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Colombia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Colombia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.