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Discover South America's top 10 alternative cities! From Valparaíso's vibrant streets to La Paz's high-altitude charm and Medellín's innovative spirit.
May in Yasuní National Park brings very high temperatures around 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 22°C (72°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Yasuní National Park. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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The 10 most alternative cities in South America
Discover South America's top 10 alternative cities! From Valparaíso's vibrant streets to La Paz's high-altitude charm and Medellín's innovative spirit.
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