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Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia in May.

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Planning a journey to the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), 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 the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) in May

The Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia is a region in Colombia. May in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Salento at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Pereira at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Pereira and 12°C (54°F) in Salento.

To explore the conditions in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Buenavista with an average of 500 mm (20 in) to heavy rainfall in Pereira with 1385 mm (55 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Pereira gets approximately 159 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pereira)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March24°C (75°F) April24°C (75°F) May24°C (75°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
Best Time to Visit the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) →

Best Places to Visit in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis).

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 the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis)

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia?

Temperature range in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) (May)

Precipitation variation in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) (May)

Pereira

In May Pereira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
1302 mm (51 in)
1385 mm (55 in)
1713 mm (67 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pereira →

Salento

In May Salento 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
955 mm (38 in)
940 mm (37 in)
1016 mm (40 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Salento →

Armenia

In May Armenia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
748 mm (29 in)
654 mm (26 in)
541 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Armenia →

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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Manizales →

Santa Rosa de Cabal

In May Santa Rosa de Cabal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
597 mm (24 in)
698 mm (27 in)
355 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Rosa de Cabal →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), in Colombia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pereira 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 1385 mm (55 in)
Salento 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 940 mm (37 in)
Armenia 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 654 mm (26 in)
Manizales 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 1367 mm (54 in)
Santa Rosa de Cabal 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 698 mm (27 in)
Filandia 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 1047 mm (41 in)

The Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis) weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia in May?

May in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia brings poor weather. In Pereira, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia in May?

In Pereira, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia peaks during May. Pereira averages roughly 1385 mm (55 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Pereira, May might be a good time to visit the Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis), Colombia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Pereira.

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