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Puyo in May sees high temperatures, with highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 229 mm (9 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. August and September typically offer the best weather for Puyo.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Puyo - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Ecuador in May →
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. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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The 10 most alternative cities in South America
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