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San Alberto Weather in May

San Alberto in May

The short of it: San Alberto in May averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 270 mm (10.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 23° · rain 270 mm · daylight 12 h 28 min

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

Thirty years of records give San Alberto an average May high of 34°, a low of 23° and some 270 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 270 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 28 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and November.

Against its neighbours, San Alberto runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. San Martín, 30 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in San Alberto, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 28 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San MartínCesar Department30 km NNW34°24°298 mm
CáchiraNorte de Santander Department38 km E22°13°144 mm
El PlayónSantander Department38 km SSE28°20°187 mm
AbregoNorte de Santander Department40 km NNE26°16°176 mm
Sabana de TorresSantander Department43 km SSW34°23°272 mm
La PlayaNorte de Santander Department53 km NNE24°15°162 mm
OcañaNorte de Santander Department53 km N26°17°208 mm
Río de OroCesar Department59 km N26°16°232 mm
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The Almanac · San Alberto 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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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 270 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of San Alberto by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°22°36 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
February35°23°52 mm6 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
March35°23°85 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦
April34°23°249 mm5 km/h12 h 17 min✦
May34°23°270 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦
June34°23°181 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦
July34°23°165 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦
August34°23°183 mm6 km/h12 h 22 min✦
September34°23°223 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦
October33°23°318 mm5 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
November32°23°258 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
December33°23°101 mm5 km/h11 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about San Alberto in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in San Alberto in May?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 270 mm (10.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 270 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit San Alberto?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and November.

How long are the days in San Alberto in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 28 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 40 min in December to 12 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in San Alberto in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for San Alberto in May?

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

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