Guyana Highlands Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in May.

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Santa Elena de Uairén Ciudad Bolívar

Planning a getaway to the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela 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 to Expect in the Guyana Highlands in May

The Guyana Highlands, Venezuela 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 (82°F) to very warm in Ciudad Bolívar at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Ciudad Bolívar and 19°C (66°F) in Santa Elena de Uairén.

To explore the conditions in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ciudad Bolívar with an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Santa Elena de Uairén with 369 mm (15 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Santa Elena de Uairén.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Santa Elena de Uairén, you can expect around 167 hours of sunlight in May, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in the Guyana Highlands in May

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

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 Guyana Highlands

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela?

Temperature range in the Guyana Highlands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Guyana Highlands (May)

Santa Elena de Uairén

In May Santa Elena de Uairén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
167 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
369 mm (15 in)
336 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
23 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Elena de Uairén →

Ciudad Bolívar

In May Ciudad Bolívar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
226 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
286 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
9 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ciudad Bolívar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Guyana Highlands, in Venezuela.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Guyana Highlands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Elena de Uairén 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 369 mm (15 in)
Ciudad Bolívar 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

The Guyana Highlands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in May?

Expect poor weather across the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in May. The popular destination of Santa Elena de Uairén averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in May?

Average temperatures in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela during May range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Santa Elena de Uairén.

Does the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela peaks during May. Santa Elena de Uairén averages roughly 369 mm (15 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela due to the typically poor weather in Santa Elena de Uairén.

On average, the best time to visit the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela is in January with generally perfect weather in Santa Elena de Uairén. In contrast, May, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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