Huánuco Weather in May

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

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Huanuco

Thinking about venturing to Huánuco, Peru this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Huánuco in May

Huánuco, Peru is a region in Peru. May in Huánuco generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Huanuco.

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

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 182 mm (7.2 in) in Huanuco.

Explore Huánuco by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Huánuco — and find the best time to visit. (based on Huanuco)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March21°C (70°F) April21°C (70°F) May21°C (70°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November21°C (70°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Huánuco in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Huánuco

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Huánuco, Peru?

Huanuco

In May Huanuco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
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Huánuco weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Huánuco, Peru in May?

In May, Huánuco, Peru generally has tolerable weather conditions. Huanuco sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Huánuco, Peru in May?

Huanuco averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Huánuco, Peru get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Huánuco, Peru peaks during May. Huanuco averages roughly 182 mm (7.2 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Huánuco, Peru?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Huanuco, May might be a good time to visit Huánuco, Peru. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Huanuco. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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