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Falan Weather in May

Falan in May

The short of it: Falan in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 20 °C (69 °F), with 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 20° · rain 239 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & October

Thirty years of records give Falan an average May high of 29°, a low of 20° and some 239 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 239 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 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 November and October.

Against its neighbours, Falan runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Palocabildo, 7 km to the W, is 4° cooler by day.

May in Falan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 40 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PalocabildoTolima Department7 km W25°17°254 mm
FresnoTolima Department10 km WNW26°18°254 mm
San Sebastián de MariquitaTolima Department11 km NE31°22°245 mm
GuayabalTolima Department13 km SE33°23°214 mm
Armero-GuyabalTolima Department18 km SSE32°22°192 mm
CasabiancaTolima Department19 km WSW23°15°262 mm
PaduaTolima Department21 km W22°14°256 mm
VillahermosaTolima Department21 km WSW23°15°261 mm

The Almanac · Falan 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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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 239 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Falan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°20°80 mm3 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
February30°20°90 mm4 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
March30°20°147 mm3 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April30°20°199 mm4 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
May29°20°239 mm3 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
June30°20°108 mm3 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
July31°20°104 mm4 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
August31°20°115 mm4 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
September31°20°189 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October29°19°295 mm4 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
November29°20°263 mm3 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
December29°20°139 mm3 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Falan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Falan in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 20 °C (69 °F), with about 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 239 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Falan?

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

How long are the days in Falan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 50 min in December to 12 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Falan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Falan in May?

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

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