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Magdalena Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Magdalena, Colombia in May.

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Planning a trip to Magdalena, Colombia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Magdalena in May

Magdalena, Colombia is a region in Colombia. May in Magdalena generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Santa Marta.

For specific regional insights in Magdalena, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Taganga with an average of 167 mm (6.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Don Diego with 351 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Santa Marta sees close to 225 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Magdalena in May

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

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 Magdalena

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Magdalena, Colombia?

Temperature range in Magdalena (May)

Precipitation variation in Magdalena (May)

Santa Marta

In May Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
225 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Santa Marta →

Taganga

In May Taganga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Taganga →

Pozo Colorado

In May Pozo Colorado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
225 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Pozo Colorado →

Minca

In May Minca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
225 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
326 mm (13 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Minca →

El Zaino

In May El Zaino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
282 mm (11 in)
253 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in El Zaino →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Magdalena, in Colombia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Magdalena in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Marta 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Taganga 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Pozo Colorado 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Minca 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 326 mm (13 in)
El Zaino 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 282 mm (11 in)
Buritaca 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 331 mm (13 in)

Magdalena weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magdalena, Colombia in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Magdalena, Colombia in May. The popular destination of Santa Marta averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Magdalena, Colombia in May?

In Santa Marta, the average daytime high in May is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Magdalena, Colombia get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Santa Marta records an average of 232 mm (9.1 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Magdalena, Colombia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Magdalena, Colombia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Santa Marta, May may not be the ideal time to visit Magdalena, Colombia.

On average, the best time to visit Magdalena, Colombia is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Santa Marta. In contrast, October tends to have poor weather conditions.

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