Madre de Dios Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madre de Dios, Peru in May.

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Puerto Maldonado Filadelfia Sandoval Inca

Planning a journey to Madre de Dios, Peru 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 Madre de Dios in May

Madre de Dios, Peru is a region in Peru. May in Madre de Dios generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Puerto Maldonado. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Madre de Dios, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Iberia with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Filadelfia with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Explore Madre de Dios by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Madre de Dios — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Maldonado)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Madre de Dios in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Madre de Dios

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Madre de Dios, Peru?

Temperature range in Madre de Dios (May)

Precipitation variation in Madre de Dios (May)

Puerto Maldonado

In May Puerto Maldonado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Puerto Maldonado →

Filadelfia

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Sandoval

In May Sandoval generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sandoval →

Inca

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Inca →

Colombia

In May Colombia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madre de Dios in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Maldonado 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Filadelfia 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Sandoval 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Inca 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Colombia 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Manú 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Madre de Dios weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madre de Dios, Peru in May?

In May, Madre de Dios, Peru generally has tolerable weather conditions. Puerto Maldonado sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Madre de Dios, Peru in May?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Maldonado peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Madre de Dios, Peru get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Madre de Dios, Peru. Puerto Maldonado averages only about 96 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Madre de Dios, Peru?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Puerto Maldonado, May might be a good time to visit Madre de Dios, Peru. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Puerto Maldonado. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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