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López Weather in May

López in May

The short of it: López in May averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 218 mm (8.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 15° · rain 218 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give López an average May high of 25°, a low of 15° and some 218 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 218 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 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 December.

Against its neighbours, López runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. El Tambo, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in López, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 28 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El TamboCauca Department2 km NNW25°15°218 mm
Villa RicaCauca Department11 km NNW24°14°248 mm
RosasCauca Department20 km SSE24°15°165 mm
PopayánCauca Department21 km E24°14°159 mm
La SierraCauca Department29 km S26°16°164 mm
PaispambaCauca Department29 km SE19°9°166 mm
CajibíoCauca Department33 km NE24°13°175 mm
PiendamoCauca Department38 km NE23°13°158 mm

The Almanac · López 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 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 218 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of López by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°14°183 mm4 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
February25°14°169 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March25°15°190 mm4 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April25°15°246 mm4 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
May25°15°218 mm4 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
June25°14°100 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
July26°13°74 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August26°13°86 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September26°14°165 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October25°14°352 mm4 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November24°14°321 mm4 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
December24°15°270 mm4 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about López in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in López in May?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 218 mm (8.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 218 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit López?

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

How long are the days in López in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in López in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for López in May?

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

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