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Salento weather in May (Quindio, Colombia)

What is the weather forecast for Salento in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Salento includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Salento in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 940 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 159 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Salento. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salento, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 940 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 159 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Colombia in May

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Salento, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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