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Matanza Weather in May

Matanza in May

The short of it: Matanza in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 27 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 22° · low 14° · rain 149 mm · daylight 12 h 27 min

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

May in Matanza brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 14°, with about 149 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 27 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 January and February.

Against its neighbours, Matanza runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Suratá, 6 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Matanza, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 32 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 27 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SuratáSantander Department6 km NE22°13°150 mm
ChartaSantander Department7 km SE21°13°142 mm
CaliforniaSantander Department8 km ENE19°11°140 mm
TonaSantander Department14 km SSE21°13°134 mm
VetasSantander Department16 km E11°4°116 mm
Los SantosSantander Department19 km SSW25°17°186 mm
BucaramangaSantander Department25 km SSW27°19°163 mm
El PlayónSantander Department27 km NW28°20°187 mm

The Almanac · Matanza 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 22°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Matanza by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January22°12°34 mm4 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
February23°13°51 mm5 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
March23°14°82 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April22°14°181 mm4 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
May22°14°149 mm4 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
June22°14°110 mm5 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°15°82 mm5 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
August23°13°112 mm5 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
September23°13°140 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October22°13°206 mm4 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
November22°13°159 mm4 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
December22°13°74 mm4 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matanza in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matanza in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Matanza?

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

How long are the days in Matanza in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 42 min in December to 12 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Matanza in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matanza in May?

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

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