Nariño Weather in May

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

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Pasto Tumaco

Thinking about venturing to Nariño, Colombia 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 Nariño in May

Nariño, Colombia is a region in Colombia. The weather in Nariño in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Pasto at 20°C (68°F) to very warm in Tumaco at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tumaco and 11°C (52°F) in Pasto.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nariño, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pasto with an average of 203 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Tumaco with 491 mm (19 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Pasto receives around 94 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Nariño by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nariño - and find the best time to visit. (based on Pasto)

January20°C (68°F) February20°C (68°F) March20°C (68°F) April20°C (68°F) May20°C (68°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August20°C (68°F) September20°C (68°F) October20°C (68°F) November20°C (68°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nariño in May

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

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 Nariño

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

Temperature range in Nariño (May)

Precipitation variation in Nariño (May)

Pasto

In May Pasto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
94 hours
103 hours
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
203 mm (8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Pasto →

Tumaco

In May Tumaco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
147 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
466 mm (18 in)
491 mm (19 in)
367 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tumaco →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pasto 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Tumaco 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 491 mm (19 in)

Nariño weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Nariño, Colombia brings mixed weather. In Pasto, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

Pasto averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pasto records an average of 203 mm (8 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Nariño, Colombia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Nariño, Colombia?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Pasto, May may not be the ideal time to visit Nariño, Colombia.

Generally speaking, August provides excellent weather in Pasto. The weather in February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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