Sangolquí weather in May (Ecuador)

What should you pack for a trip to Sangolquí in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Sangolquí generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Sangolquí in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Sangolquí, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quito, Ecuador (18 KM, 11 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?

For visitors traveling to Sangolquí, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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