Weather in May in Colca Canyon
Planning a journey to Colca Canyon this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Colca Canyon in May?
Colca Canyon is a region in Peru. May in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Cabanaconde.
Precipitation
May is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 28 mm in Cabanaconde.For specific regional insights in Colca Canyon for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Colca Canyon climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Colca Canyon?
Cabanaconde
In May Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chivay
In May Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Yanque
In May Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Coporaque
In May Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colca Canyon, in Peru.
Is May the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Colca Canyon. Typically, the climate in Cabanaconde is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Cabanaconde. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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