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The weather in May in Colombia

It's hot in May in Colombia with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Colombia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Colombia, Cuba. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2020, Colombia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 290 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in May for Colombia

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Colombia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Colombia New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 290 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 24 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Colombia with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Colombia is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Colombia runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Colombia for all months and discover the best travel time

Curious about the weather in other parts of Cuba? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, or explore other destinations in Cuba.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Colombia, Cuba. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Colombia

Temperature in May in Colombia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Colombia, Cuba. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Colombia

Total precipitation in May in Colombia over the years

Daily UV index in May in Colombia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Colombia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Colombia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.