Weather in May in The Guyana Highlands
Planning a getaway to the Guyana Highlands this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Guyana Highlands in May?
The Guyana Highlands is a region in Venezuela. May in the Guyana Highlands generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Santa Elena de Uairén at 28°C to very warm in Ciudad Bolívar at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Ciudad Bolívar and 19°C in Santa Elena de Uairén.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ciudad Bolívar with an average of 118 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Elena de Uairén with 369 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Santa Elena de Uairén.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected in Santa Elena de Uairén. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in the Guyana Highlands for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Guyana Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in the Guyana Highlands?
Santa Elena de Uairén
In May Santa Elena de Uairén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ciudad Bolívar
In May Ciudad Bolívar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Guyana Highlands?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Guyana Highlands due to the typically poor weather in Santa Elena de Uairén.
On average, the best time to visit the Guyana Highlands is in January with generally perfect weather in Santa Elena de Uairén. In contrast, May, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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