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Chalán Weather in May

Chalán in May

The short of it: Chalán in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 174 mm · daylight 12 h 33 min

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

May in Chalán brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 174 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 33 min in mid-May.

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 February.

Against its neighbours, Chalán runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Colosó, 7 km to the SW, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Chalán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 65 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 33 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ColosóSucre Department7 km SW33°24°167 mm
OvejasSucre Department9 km ESE32°23°183 mm
Tolú ViejoSucre Department18 km SW33°24°155 mm
Los PalmitosSucre Department19 km SSE33°23°160 mm
MorroaSucre Department24 km S33°24°161 mm
CorozalSucre Department26 km S33°24°153 mm
El Carmen de BolívarBolívar28 km NE33°23°160 mm
SincelejoSucre Department28 km SSW33°23°129 mm

The Almanac · Chalán 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 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Chalán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°20°16 mm11 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
February33°21°15 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
March33°22°28 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April32°22°109 mm11 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
May31°22°174 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
June31°22°153 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
July32°22°148 mm8 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
August31°22°165 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
September31°22°156 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October30°21°214 mm7 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
November30°22°114 mm8 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
December31°21°54 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chalán in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chalán in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Chalán?

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

How long are the days in Chalán in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 34 min in December to 12 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Chalán in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chalán in May?

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

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