Amazonas weather in May
Planning a getaway to Amazonas this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Amazonas in May?
Amazonas is a region in Colombia. May in Amazonas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Buenavista at 22°C to very warm in Leticia at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Leticia and 13°C in Buenavista. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Leticia with an average of 271 mm to heavy rainfall in Buenavista with 500 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 151 hours of sunlight anticipated in Leticia. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Amazonas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Amazonas's yearly weather, check out our Amazonas climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Amazonas?
Average weather in Leticia
In May Leticia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Nariño
In May Puerto Nariño generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Buenavista
In May Buenavista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in La Cumbre
In May La Cumbre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Amazonas, in Colombia.
Is May the best time to visit Amazonas?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Leticia, May may not be the ideal time to visit Amazonas.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Leticia. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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