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Andes Weather in May

Andes in May

The short of it: Andes in May averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 248 mm (9.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 16° · rain 248 mm · daylight 12 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & October

May in Andes brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 16°, with about 248 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 248 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 23 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Andes runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Jardín, 9 km to the SE, is 3° cooler by day.

May in Andes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 33 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JardínAntioquia9 km SE23°14°250 mm
PueblorricoAntioquia16 km NNE26°16°266 mm
JericóAntioquia18 km NE26°17°240 mm
TámesisAntioquia18 km E21°13°260 mm
Ciudad BolívarAntioquia27 km NW27°17°287 mm
La PintadaAntioquia32 km ENE31°21°262 mm
RiosucioCaldas Department33 km SE26°16°241 mm
SupíaCaldas Department34 km SE27°18°224 mm

The Almanac · Andes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 248 mm.

Climate of Andes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°15°100 mm3 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
February27°15°91 mm3 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
March27°16°132 mm3 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April26°16°215 mm3 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
May26°16°248 mm3 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
June26°16°177 mm3 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
July26°15°160 mm3 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
August26°15°180 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
September26°15°202 mm3 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October25°15°233 mm3 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
November25°15°224 mm3 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
December25°15°154 mm3 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Andes in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Andes in May?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 248 mm (9.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 248 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Andes?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Andes in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 48 min in December to 12 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Andes in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Andes in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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