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Espinal weather in May (Tolima, Colombia)

Looking to travel to Espinal in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Espinal typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Espinal in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 345 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 159 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Espinal. January typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Espinal, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 345 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 159 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Colombia in May

Find out more about the weather in Colombia 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 Espinal in May?

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 in May.

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

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