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Weather in May in Bolivar

Considering a trip to Bolivar 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 Bolivar in May?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Isla Grande at 30°C to very warm in Mompos at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Mompos and 27°C in Isla Grande. 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 Isla Grande with an average of 156 mm to heavy rainfall in Mompos with 365 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Cartagena enjoys approximately 192 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Bolivar for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bolivar climate page.

Where to go in Bolivar in May

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

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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 5 most popular destinations in Bolivar?

Cartagena

In May Cartagena 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.

Cartagena
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
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32°C 
26°C 
209 hours 
77 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
176 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
179 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Cartagena

Isla Grande

In May Isla Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Isla Grande
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 
209 hours 
54 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
27°C 
192 hours 
156 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
27°C 
190 hours 
170 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Isla Grande

Barú

In May Barú 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.

Barú
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 
209 hours 
63 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
167 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
27°C 
190 hours 
178 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Barú

Tierra Bomba

In May Tierra Bomba 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.

Tierra Bomba
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 
209 hours 
72 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
169 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
174 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Tierra Bomba

Ararca

In May Ararca 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.

Ararca
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
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
209 hours 
74 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
167 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
173 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Ararca

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

Is May the best time to visit Bolivar?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cartagena, May might be a good time to visit Bolivar.

On average, the best time to visit Bolivar is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Cartagena. On the other hand, the months of September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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