Villa de Leyva

Boyacá Weather in May

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

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Villa de Leyva Tunja Sáchica Jenesano

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

What to Expect in Boyacá in May

Boyacá, Colombia is a region in Colombia. The weather in Boyacá in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Pesca at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Tinjacá at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Tinjacá and 9°C (48°F) in Pesca.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Boyacá, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sáchica with an average of 148 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Cuítiva with 272 mm (11 in).

Explore Boyacá by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Boyacá - and find the best time to visit. (based on Villa de Leyva)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March21°C (70°F) April20°C (68°F) May20°C (68°F) June20°C (68°F) July20°C (68°F) This monthAugust20°C (68°F) September21°C (70°F) October20°C (68°F) November20°C (68°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Boyacá in May

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

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 Boyacá

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

Temperature range in Boyacá (May)

Precipitation variation in Boyacá (May)

Villa de Leyva

In May Villa de Leyva generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Villa de Leyva →

Tunja

In May Tunja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
good
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Sáchica

In May Sáchica generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Jenesano

In May Jenesano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
good
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Tinjacá

In May Tinjacá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Villa de Leyva 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Tunja 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Sáchica 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Jenesano 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Tinjacá 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Tibaná 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)

Boyacá weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Boyacá, Colombia brings very good weather. In Villa de Leyva, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Villa de Leyva averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Rainfall in Boyacá, Colombia peaks during May. Villa de Leyva averages roughly 163 mm (6.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Boyacá, Colombia?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Villa de Leyva, May might be a good time to visit Boyacá, Colombia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, June, July and August provide excellent weather in Villa de Leyva. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have mixed weather conditions.

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