Manizales weather in May (Caldas, Colombia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Manizales in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Manizales during May, which means pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Manizales in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 1367 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of rain are anticipated.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Manizales, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 1367 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Manizales, 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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