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Santander Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Santander, Colombia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santander in May

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Valle de San José at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Barrancabermeja at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Barrancabermeja and 15°C (59°F) in Valle de San José.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Barrancabermeja with an average of 379 mm (15 in) to heavy rainfall in Bucaramanga with 750 mm (30 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Bucaramanga gets approximately 151 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 Santander in May

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

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 Santander

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

Temperature range in Santander (May)

Precipitation variation in Santander (May)

Bucaramanga

In May Bucaramanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
151 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
582 mm (23 in)
750 mm (30 in)
813 mm (32 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bucaramanga →

Barichara

In May Barichara 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
25°C (77°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
151 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
503 mm (20 in)
574 mm (23 in)
592 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barichara →

San Gil

In May San Gil 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
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
151 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
473 mm (19 in)
561 mm (22 in)
575 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San Gil →

Barrancabermeja

In May Barrancabermeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
171 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
366 mm (14 in)
379 mm (15 in)
336 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barrancabermeja →

Girón

In May Girón generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
151 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
533 mm (21 in)
658 mm (26 in)
682 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Girón →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bucaramanga 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 750 mm (30 in)
Barichara 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 574 mm (23 in)
San Gil 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 561 mm (22 in)
Barrancabermeja 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 379 mm (15 in)
Girón 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 658 mm (26 in)
Los Santos 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 686 mm (27 in)

Santander weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Santander, Colombia generally has poor weather conditions. Bucaramanga sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Bucaramanga peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bucaramanga records an average of 750 mm (30 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Santander, Colombia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santander, Colombia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Santander, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Bucaramanga.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Bucaramanga.

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