Guajira Weather in May

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

Planning a journey to Guajira, 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 Guajira in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Palomino at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Ríohacha at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Ríohacha and 24°C (75°F) in Palomino.

To explore the conditions in Guajira, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cabo de la Vela with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Palomino with 381 mm (15 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Palomino receives about 152 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Guajira by month

Best Places to Visit in Guajira in May

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

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 Guajira

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

Temperature range in Guajira (May)

Precipitation variation in Guajira (May)

Palomino

In May Palomino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
381 mm (15 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Cabo de la Vela

In May Cabo de la Vela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Ríohacha

In May Ríohacha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions

San Juan del Cesar

In May San Juan del Cesar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
191 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
289 mm (11 in)
337 mm (13 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palomino 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 381 mm (15 in)
Cabo de la Vela 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Ríohacha 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
San Juan del Cesar 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 337 mm (13 in)

Guajira weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Guajira, Colombia brings poor weather. In Palomino, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Palomino peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Guajira, Colombia, with Palomino averaging around 381 mm (15 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Guajira, Colombia?

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

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Palomino. On the other hand, the months of May, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Guajira.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Colombia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Colombia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.