Riobamba weather in May (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Can you expect sunny skies in Riobamba in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

May in Riobamba generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 5°C at night.

Precipitation

Riobamba in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 74 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riobamba climate page with graphs.

 

Riobamba, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in May

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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