The weather in May in Riobamba
It's warm in May in Riobamba with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Riobamba. 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 Riobamba, Ecuador. 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 33°C in 2020, Riobamba reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 11°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 342 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in May for Riobamba
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Riobamba. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Riobamba | New York | |
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Average temperature | 23°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 24°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 342 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 30 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Riobamba with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Riobamba is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Riobamba, Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Riobamba
Temperature in May in Riobamba over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Riobamba, Ecuador. 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 Riobamba
Total precipitation in May in Riobamba over the years
Daily UV index in May in Riobamba
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Riobamba, 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 Riobamba by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Riobamba. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.