Otavalo weather in May (Ecuador)

Is May a good time to explore Otavalo weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Otavalo includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Otavalo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Otavalo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (48 KM, 30 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 Otavalo, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Otavalo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.