Weather in Columbia in may 2024

Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Colombia. These forecasts are probabilities for may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.



Where to go in Columbia in may?

Where to go in Columbia in may: destination map

Colombia: weather map in may in different regions
Colombia: weather map in may in different regions ©whereandwhen.net

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Where to go in each region in may?

Amazon region of Colombia
(Leticia, San José del Guaviare, Inirida...)
very bad weather*
83°F to 86°F
Andean Highlands
(Bogota, Medellin, Bucaramanga...)
very bad weather*
61°F to 95°F
Caribbean coast of Colombia
(Cartagena, Barranquilla, Cabo de La Vela...)
tolerable weather*
85°F to 94°F
Orinoquía
(Caño Cristales, Yopal, Villavicencio...)
bad weather*
81°F to 85°F
Pacific coast of Colombia
(Tumaco, Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca), Mutis (Bahía Solano)...)
very bad weather*
63°F to 85°F
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in Columbia in may when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Columbia in may ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.

May is not the best month to spend holidays in Colombia. The weather in Santa Marta and Tumaco is quite correct. The sun is not there all the time and you risk you to be soaked by rain frequently. Nonetheless, if you don't plan a deckchair & cocktails by the pool trip but rather visiting museums or hiking, this climate may suit. In addition, there are certainly fewer tourists during this period.

It's even worse in Bogota, Armenia, Santiago de Cali, Barranquilla, Medellin, Manizales, Cartagena, Leticia and Pereira and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is not advisable to visit these areas in may.


Climate in Columbia in may

Climate in Bogota in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Bogota is 61°F (maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in this month, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. With 12in over 17 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your stay. Consider to bring rain clothes.

May
Average temperature 61°F
Highest temperature 67°F
Lowest temperature 58°F
Rainfall 12in
Number of days with rainfall 17 day(s)
(56%)
Humidity 89%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 44%
Length of day 12:20
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Bogota in may

Climate in Cartagena in may

In may, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 83°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is burning in that locality in this month. With 12.2in over 17 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad weather, may is not the best time to go in this city in Colombia.

May
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 83°F
Sea temperature 84°F
Rainfall 12.2in
Number of days with rainfall 17 day(s)
(54%)
Humidity 81%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 36%
Length of day 12:35
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Cartagena in may

Climate in Medellin in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 61°F (for an average temperature of 70°F). The climate quite comfortable there in the month of may. With 25.5in over 28 days, you will suffer the rain for your holidays. Consider to bring clothes for rain.

May
Average temperature 70°F
Highest temperature 77°F
Lowest temperature 61°F
Rainfall 25.5in
Number of days with rainfall 28 day(s)
(89%)
Humidity 94%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 54%
Length of day 12:24
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Medellin in may

Climate in Mutis (Bahía Solano) in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 72°F (for an average temperature of 77°F). The climate is quite enjoyable in that area in may. With 31.9in over 28 days, the weather is rather to rain throughout your vacations. So remember to pack Rain coats.

May
Average temperature 77°F
Highest temperature 83°F
Lowest temperature 72°F
Sea temperature 85°F
Rainfall 31.9in
Number of days with rainfall 28 day(s)
(91%)
Humidity 94%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 52%
Length of day 12:24
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Mutis (Bahía Solano) in may

Climate in Barranquilla in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 83°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is very warm in this city in this month. With 8.4in over 11 days, rain may occur for your trip. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a bad weather, may is not the best time to go in this locality.

May
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 83°F
Sea temperature 83°F
Rainfall 8.4in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(37%)
Humidity 81%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 29%
Length of day 12:37
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Barranquilla in may


All cities in Columbia in may

Bogota in maytolerable weather
Cartagena in maytolerable weather
Medellin in mayvery bad weather
Mutis (Bahía Solano) in mayvery bad weather
Barranquilla in maygood weather
Bucaramanga in mayvery bad weather
Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca) in mayvery bad weather
Cabo de La Vela in maygood weather
Caño Cristales in mayvery bad weather
Inirida in mayvery bad weather
Leticia in maytolerable weather
San José del Guaviare in mayvery bad weather
Tumaco in maybad weather
Villavicencio in maybad weather
Yopal in maygood weather
Amacayacu Natural National Park in maytolerable weather
Arboletes in maybad weather
Armenia in maybad weather
Barú in maytolerable weather
Bocas de Aracataca in maytolerable weather
Buritaca in maytolerable weather
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Weather data for Colombia in may:

Weather data for Colombia in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Columbia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Columbia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Colombia.


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