Baru Island Weather in May

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

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Barú Ararca

Thinking about venturing to Baru Island, 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 Baru Island in May

Baru Island, Colombia is a region in Colombia. May in Baru Island generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Barú. 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.

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

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 167 mm (6.6 in) in Barú.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Barú typically receives 192 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Baru Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Baru Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Barú)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Baru Island in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Baru Island

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

Temperature range in Baru Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Baru Island (May)

Barú

In May Barú generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
192 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Barú →

Ararca

In May Ararca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
192 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ararca →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barú 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Ararca 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)

Baru Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Baru Island, Colombia in May?

May in Baru Island, Colombia brings unpleasant weather. In Barú, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Baru Island, Colombia in May?

Average temperatures in Baru Island, Colombia during May range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Barú.

Does Baru Island, Colombia get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Barú records an average of 167 mm (6.6 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Baru Island, Colombia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Baru Island, Colombia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Barú, May might be a good time to visit Baru Island, Colombia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Barú. The weather in September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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