Cauca Weather in May

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

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Popayán

Planning a journey to Cauca, Colombia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cauca in May

Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. May in Cauca generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Popayán.

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

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 411 mm (16 in) in Popayán.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Popayán gets around 115 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Cauca in May

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

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 Cauca

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Cauca, Colombia?

Popayán

In May Popayán generally has pleasant 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 poor that month.

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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 sun hours
109 hours
115 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
449 mm (18 in)
411 mm (16 in)
381 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Popayán →

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Cauca weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Cauca, Colombia brings poor weather. In Popayán, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Popayán averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Rainfall in Cauca, Colombia peaks during May. Popayán averages roughly 411 mm (16 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cauca, Colombia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Cauca, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Popayán.

On average, the best time to visit Cauca, Colombia is in with generally poor weather in Popayán.

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