Choco Weather in May

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

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Capurganá Bahía Solano Nuquí Quibdó

Considering a trip to Choco, 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 Choco in May

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Arusí at 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Quibdó at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Quibdó and 25°C (77°F) in Arusí. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Choco, Colombia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Zapzurro with an average of 266 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Quibdó with 970 mm (38 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Capurganá.

Explore Choco by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°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)
Best Time to Visit Choco →

Best Places to Visit in Choco in May

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

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 Choco

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

Temperature range in Choco (May)

Precipitation variation in Choco (May)

Capurganá

In May Capurganá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
282 mm (11 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Capurganá →

Bahía Solano

In May Bahía Solano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
458 mm (18 in)
676 mm (27 in)
747 mm (29 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bahía Solano →

Nuquí

In May Nuquí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
112 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
466 mm (18 in)
615 mm (24 in)
701 mm (28 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nuquí →

Quibdó

In May Quibdó generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
112 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
818 mm (32 in)
970 mm (38 in)
1076 mm (42 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Quibdó →

Arusí

In May Arusí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
410 mm (16 in)
632 mm (25 in)
739 mm (29 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arusí →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Capurganá 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 282 mm (11 in)
Bahía Solano 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 676 mm (27 in)
Nuquí 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 615 mm (24 in)
Quibdó 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 970 mm (38 in)
Arusí 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 632 mm (25 in)
Zapzurro 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 266 mm (10 in)

Choco weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Choco, Colombia brings poor weather. In Capurganá, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

Capurganá averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Rainfall in Choco, Colombia peaks during May. Capurganá averages roughly 282 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Choco, Colombia?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Choco, Colombia with often poor weather in Capurganá.

On average, the best time to visit Choco, Colombia is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Capurganá. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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