Ollantaytambo weather in May (Cusco, Peru)

Looking to travel to Ollantaytambo in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Ollantaytambo typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Ollantaytambo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 239 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Ollantaytambo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 239 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cusco, Peru (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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.

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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 Ollantaytambo in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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