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Palmira weather in May (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)

Planning a trip to Palmira in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Palmira generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Palmira in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 675 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 144 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palmira, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 675 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 144 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cali, Colombia (27 KM, 17 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 Palmira in May?

For visitors traveling to Palmira, 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 in May.

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