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May in Paso Ancho brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) and nights around 18°C (64°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 465 mm (18 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Paso Ancho. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Paso Ancho typically stay consistent throughout May, with daily highs averaging around 26°C (79°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
48-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Paso Ancho spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 21 years of weather observations in Paso Ancho between 2005 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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