Urubamba weather in May (Cusco, Peru)

What's the typical weather in Urubamba for May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Urubamba typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Urubamba in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 7 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 239 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Urubamba.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Urubamba, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 239 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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