Chachapoyas weather in May (Amazonas, Peru)

Looking to travel to Chachapoyas in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Chachapoyas typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Chachapoyas in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chachapoyas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Peru in May

Find out more about the weather in Peru in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Chachapoyas in May?

For visitors traveling to Chachapoyas, 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 in May.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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