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Jericó Weather in May

Jericó in May

The short of it: Jericó in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 8° · rain 129 mm · daylight 12 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Jericó brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 8°, with about 129 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 24 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Jericó runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Chita, 12 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Jericó, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 16 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 24 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChitaBoyacá12 km ENE17°8°110 mm
SocotáBoyacá14 km SSW19°9°97 mm
SusacónBoyacá16 km NW21°10°177 mm
La UvitaBoyacá19 km N19°10°125 mm
BoavitaBoyacá21 km N22°12°192 mm
Socha ViejoBoyacá24 km SW19°9°131 mm
SoatáBoyacá24 km NNW23°12°166 mm
San MateoBoyacá29 km N21°11°128 mm

The Almanac · Jericó 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 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Jericó by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°5°17 mm4 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
February18°7°37 mm4 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
March18°7°58 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
April18°8°145 mm4 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
May17°8°129 mm4 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
June17°8°102 mm4 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
July16°7°87 mm4 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
August17°7°91 mm5 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
September17°7°106 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October17°7°129 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
November17°7°136 mm4 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
December18°7°30 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jericó in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jericó in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Jericó?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Jericó in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 46 min in December to 12 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Jericó in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jericó in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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