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Jalacte Weather in May

Jalacte in May

The short of it: Jalacte in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 89° · low 71° · rain 6.7 in. · daylight 12 h 53 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Jalacte an average May high of 89°, a low of 71° and some 6.7 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 6.7 in., the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 53 min in mid-May, 24 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Jalacte runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Pueblo Viejo, 3 mi to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Jalacte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 4.3 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 53 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pueblo ViejoToledo District3 mi N88°70°6.4 in.
Santa CruzToledo District7 mi NE89°71°6.2 in.
San JoseToledo District8 mi NNE89°70°6.0 in.
San AntonioToledo District10 mi NE90°71°6.2 in.
DoloresToledo District12 mi SSW91°73°7.3 in.
San PedroToledo District15 mi ENE91°72°6.3 in.
San FelipeToledo District16 mi E90°72°7.1 in.
San MargosToledo District17 mi ENE91°72°6.6 in.

The Almanac · Jalacte Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 6.7 in., the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Jalacte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January81°65°6.6 in.4 mph11 h 16 min✦✦✦
February84°66°3.3 in.5 mph11 h 36 min✦✦✦
March86°67°3.8 in.5 mph12 h 0 min✦✦
April90°70°2.4 in.5 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦
May89°71°6.7 in.5 mph12 h 53 min✦✦
June89°72°18.0 in.4 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
July88°71°22.6 in.4 mph13 h 0 min✦✦
August89°71°20.2 in.4 mph12 h 40 min✦✦
September89°71°14.7 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October86°70°11.8 in.4 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
November82°67°8.6 in.3 mph11 h 21 min✦✦✦
December81°66°6.2 in.4 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jalacte in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jalacte in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 6.7 in., the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Jalacte?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Jalacte in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 10 min in December to 13 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Jalacte in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jalacte in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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