Santa Elena weather in May (Ecuador)

Planning a trip to Santa Elena in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Santa Elena the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C.

Santa Elena in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Where to go in Ecuador in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Santa Elena in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Elena.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.