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Amazonas Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Amazonas, Colombia in May.

Thinking about venturing to Amazonas, Colombia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Amazonas in May

Amazonas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. Amazonas, Colombia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Bogotá at 20°C (68°F) to very warm in Leticia at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Leticia and 11°C (52°F) in Bogotá.

To explore the conditions in Amazonas, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bogotá with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Buenavista with 500 mm (20 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Bogotá gets roughly 83 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Amazonas by month

Best Places to Visit in Amazonas in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Amazonas.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Amazonas

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Amazonas, Colombia?

Temperature range in Amazonas (May)

Precipitation variation in Amazonas (May)

Bogotá

In May Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
83 hours
94 hours
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Leticia

In May Leticia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
151 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
324 mm (13 in)
271 mm (11 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Puerto Nariño

In May Puerto Nariño generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
151 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
324 mm (13 in)
279 mm (11 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Buenavista

In May Buenavista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
629 mm (25 in)
500 mm (20 in)
311 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions

La Cumbre

In May La Cumbre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
144 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
520 mm (20 in)
493 mm (19 in)
403 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Amazonas, in Colombia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Amazonas in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bogotá 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Leticia 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 271 mm (11 in)
Puerto Nariño 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Buenavista 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 500 mm (20 in)
La Cumbre 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 493 mm (19 in)

Amazonas weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Amazonas, Colombia in May?

In May, Amazonas, Colombia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Bogotá sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Amazonas, Colombia in May?

Average temperatures in Amazonas, Colombia during May range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Bogotá.

Does Amazonas, Colombia get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Amazonas, Colombia peaks during May. Bogotá averages roughly 162 mm (6.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Amazonas, Colombia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bogotá, May might be a good time to visit Amazonas, Colombia.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bogotá. In contrast, February, March, April, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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