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Obando Weather in May

Obando in May

The short of it: Obando in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 165 mm · daylight 12 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Obando an average May high of 29°, a low of 19° and some 165 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 20 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Obando runs about middling and about as wet in May. La Victoria, 9 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Obando, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 20 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La VictoriaValle del Cauca Department9 km SW29°19°151 mm
ToroValle del Cauca Department12 km WNW29°19°153 mm
La UniónValle del Cauca Department15 km WSW28°19°188 mm
CartagoValle del Cauca Department20 km NNE29°19°194 mm
ZarzalValle del Cauca Department23 km SSW29°19°159 mm
AlcaláValle del Cauca Department24 km ENE27°17°209 mm
QuimbayaQuindío Department24 km ENE27°17°206 mm
La TebaidaQuindío Department25 km ESE28°18°183 mm

The Almanac · Obando 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 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Obando by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°76 mm3 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
February30°19°89 mm3 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
March30°19°129 mm3 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April29°19°168 mm3 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
May29°19°165 mm3 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
June29°19°118 mm3 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
July30°19°71 mm3 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
August31°19°77 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
September30°19°115 mm3 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October29°19°188 mm3 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
November28°19°162 mm3 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
December29°19°100 mm3 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Obando in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Obando in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Obando?

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

How long are the days in Obando in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 51 min in December to 12 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Obando in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Obando in May?

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

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