Weather in May in Valle del Cauca
Planning a journey to Valle del Cauca this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Valle del Cauca in May?
Valle del Cauca is a region in Colombia. May in Valle del Cauca generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Calima to 30°C in Buenaventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Buenaventura and 16°C in Calima.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cali with an average of 227 mm to heavy rainfall in Buga with 1229 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 144 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cali. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Valle del Cauca, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Valle del Cauca's yearly weather, check out our Valle del Cauca climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Valle del Cauca?
Cali
In May Cali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Palmira
In May Palmira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Potrerito
In May Potrerito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Buga
In May Buga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Buenaventura
In May Buenaventura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Valle del Cauca, in Colombia.
Is May the best time to visit Valle del Cauca?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cali, May may not be the ideal time to visit Valle del Cauca.
On average, the best time to visit Valle del Cauca is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cali. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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