Cotacachi weather in May (Ecuador)

How is May weather typically in Cotacachi? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Cotacachi includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Cotacachi in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cotacachi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in May

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cotacachi, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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