Colonia del Sacramento weather in May (Colonia, Uruguay)

What can you expect from the weather in Colonia del Sacramento during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Colonia del Sacramento typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Colonia del Sacramento in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Colonia del Sacramento, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Buenos Aires, Argentina (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in Uruguay in May

Find out more about the weather in Uruguay in May and which places have the best weather 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 Colonia del Sacramento in May?

For visitors traveling to Colonia del Sacramento, 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.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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