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Weather in May in Atlántico

Considering a trip to Atlántico this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Atlántico in May?

Atlántico is a region in Colombia. May in Atlántico generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Barranquilla. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Puerto Colombia with an average of 156 mm to heavy rainfall in Barranquilla with 176 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Barranquilla usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Atlántico, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Atlántico's yearly weather, check out our Atlántico climate page.

Where to go in Atlántico in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Atlántico on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Atlántico?

Barranquilla

In May Barranquilla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Barranquilla
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
211 hours 
55 mm 
3 days 
30°C 
26°C 
189 hours 
176 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
196 hours 
155 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Barranquilla

Santa Veronica

In May Santa Veronica generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Santa Veronica
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
211 hours 
62 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
26°C 
189 hours 
169 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
196 hours 
157 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Santa Veronica

Puerto Colombia

In May Puerto Colombia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Puerto Colombia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
211 hours 
50 mm 
3 days 
30°C 
26°C 
189 hours 
156 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
196 hours 
143 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Puerto Colombia

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

Is May the best time to visit Atlántico?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Barranquilla, May might be a good time to visit Atlántico. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Atlántico is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Barranquilla. The weather in September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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