Tarapoto

San Martin Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San Martin, Peru in May.

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Tarapoto Sauce Lamas

Are you planning a trip a to San Martin, Peru in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in San Martin in May

San Martin, Peru is a region in Peru. May in San Martin generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Tarapoto. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in San Martin, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sauce with an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Lamas with 201 mm (7.9 in).

Explore San Martin by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Martin — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tarapoto)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit San Martin →

Best Places to Visit in San Martin in May

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

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 San Martin

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in San Martin, Peru?

Temperature range in San Martin (May)

Precipitation variation in San Martin (May)

Tarapoto

In May Tarapoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tarapoto →

Sauce

In May Sauce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
247 mm (9.7 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Sauce →

Lamas

In May Lamas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
283 mm (11 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lamas →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in San Martin, in Peru.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tarapoto 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Sauce 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Lamas 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)

San Martin weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Martin, Peru in May?

Expect poor weather across San Martin, Peru in May. The popular destination of Tarapoto averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in San Martin, Peru in May?

In Tarapoto, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does San Martin, Peru get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in San Martin, Peru peaks during May. Tarapoto averages roughly 191 mm (7.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit San Martin, Peru?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to San Martin, Peru with often unpleasant weather in Tarapoto.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Tarapoto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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