Weather in May in Loreto
Planning a getaway to Loreto 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 Loreto in May?
Loreto is a region in Peru. May in Loreto generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Iquitos. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Yurimaguas with an average of 205 mm to heavy rainfall in Francisco de Orellana with 291 mm.Average sunshine
The city Iquitos usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Loreto in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Loreto climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Loreto?
Iquitos
In May Iquitos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santa Teresa
In May Santa Teresa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yucuruche
In May Yucuruche generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mazán
In May Mazán generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Puerto Franco
In May Puerto Franco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Loreto, in Peru.
Is May the best time to visit Loreto?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Iquitos, May may not be the ideal time to visit Loreto.
On average, the best time to visit Loreto is in July and August with generally tolerable weather in Iquitos. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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