Colca Canyon Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colca Canyon, Peru in May.

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Cabanaconde Chivay Yanque Coporaque

Planning a journey to Colca Canyon, Peru 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 Colca Canyon in May

Colca Canyon, Peru 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 (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Cabanaconde.

For specific regional insights in Colca Canyon, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 28 mm (1.1 in) in Cabanaconde.

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Best Places to Visit in Colca Canyon in May

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

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 Colca Canyon

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Colca Canyon, Peru?

Temperature range in Colca Canyon (May)

Precipitation variation in Colca Canyon (May)

Cabanaconde

In May Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Cabanaconde →

Chivay

In May Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Chivay →

Yanque

In May Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Yanque →

Coporaque

In May Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Coporaque →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabanaconde 14°C (57°F) -1°C (30°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Chivay 13°C (55°F) -3°C (27°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Yanque 13°C (55°F) -3°C (27°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Coporaque 13°C (55°F) -3°C (27°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

Colca Canyon weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colca Canyon, Peru in May?

May in Colca Canyon, Peru brings pleasant weather. In Cabanaconde, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Colca Canyon, Peru in May?

Cabanaconde averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in May, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does Colca Canyon, Peru get a lot of snow/rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Colca Canyon, Peru. Cabanaconde averages only about 28 mm (1.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Colca Canyon, Peru?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Colca Canyon, Peru. 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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