Caldas Weather in May

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

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Manizales Salamina La Manuelita Chinchiná

Planning a getaway to Caldas, Colombia 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 to Expect in Caldas in May

Caldas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In May, Caldas experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Los Nevados National Park at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Salamina at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Salamina and 11°C (52°F) in Los Nevados National Park.

For specific regional insights in Caldas, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chinchiná with an average of 595 mm (23 in) to heavy rainfall in La Manuelita with 1462 mm (58 in).

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January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March22°C (72°F) April22°C (72°F) May21°C (70°F) June21°C (70°F) July21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) This monthSeptember21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November21°C (70°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Caldas in May

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

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 Caldas

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

Temperature range in Caldas (May)

Precipitation variation in Caldas (May)

Manizales

In May Manizales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
1236 mm (49 in)
1367 mm (54 in)
1547 mm (61 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Manizales →

Salamina

In May Salamina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
581 mm (23 in)
623 mm (25 in)
468 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Salamina →

La Manuelita

In May La Manuelita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
1308 mm (51 in)
1462 mm (58 in)
1741 mm (69 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in La Manuelita →

Chinchiná

In May Chinchiná generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
595 mm (23 in)
698 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Chinchiná →

Los Nevados National Park

In May Los Nevados National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
683 mm (27 in)
686 mm (27 in)
614 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Los Nevados National Park →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manizales 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 1367 mm (54 in)
Salamina 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 623 mm (25 in)
La Manuelita 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 1462 mm (58 in)
Chinchiná 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 595 mm (23 in)
Los Nevados National Park 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 686 mm (27 in)

Caldas weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Caldas, Colombia in May. The popular destination of Manizales averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

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

In Manizales, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Caldas, Colombia, with Manizales averaging around 1367 mm (54 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Caldas, Colombia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Caldas, Colombia with overall excellent weather in Manizales. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Caldas, Colombia is in with generally less favorable weather in Manizales.

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