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Quindio Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Quindio, 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 Quindio in May

Quindio, Colombia is a region in Colombia. May in Quindio generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Salento at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Quimbaya at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Quimbaya and 12°C (54°F) in Salento.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in El Caimo with an average of 537 mm (21 in) to heavy rainfall in Filandia with 1047 mm (41 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Salento gets approximately 159 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Quindio in May

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

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 Quindio

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

Temperature range in Quindio (May)

Precipitation variation in Quindio (May)

Salento

In May Salento generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
955 mm (38 in)
940 mm (37 in)
1016 mm (40 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Salento →

Armenia

In May Armenia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
748 mm (29 in)
654 mm (26 in)
541 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Armenia →

Quimbaya

In May Quimbaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
930 mm (37 in)
887 mm (35 in)
918 mm (36 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Quimbaya →

Montenegro

In May Montenegro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
820 mm (32 in)
736 mm (29 in)
669 mm (26 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Montenegro →

Filandia

In May Filandia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
1047 mm (41 in)
1047 mm (41 in)
1184 mm (47 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Filandia →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Salento 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 940 mm (37 in)
Armenia 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 654 mm (26 in)
Quimbaya 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 887 mm (35 in)
Montenegro 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 736 mm (29 in)
Filandia 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 1047 mm (41 in)
Circasia 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 887 mm (35 in)

Quindio weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Quindio, Colombia generally has poor weather conditions. Salento sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

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

Salento averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Salento records an average of 940 mm (37 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Quindio, Colombia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Quindio, Colombia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Salento, May may not be the ideal time to visit Quindio, Colombia.

On average, the best time to visit Quindio, Colombia is in with generally poor weather in Salento.

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