Weather in May in Magdalena
Planning a trip to Magdalena this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Magdalena in May?
Magdalena 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Santa Marta. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Magdalena in May, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Magdalena, 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 to heavy rainfall in Don Diego with 351 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Santa Marta enjoys approximately 225 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Magdalena climate page.
Where to go in Magdalena in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Magdalena?
Santa Marta
In May Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Taganga
In May Taganga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Pozo Colorado
In May Pozo Colorado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Minca
In May Minca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
El Zaino
In May El Zaino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Magdalena, in Colombia.
Is May the best time to visit Magdalena?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Santa Marta, May may not be the ideal time to visit Magdalena.
On average, the best time to visit Magdalena 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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