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Yumbo Weather in May

Yumbo in May

The short of it: Yumbo in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 17 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 157 mm · daylight 12 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Yumbo an average May high of 29°, a low of 19° and some 157 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 17 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, Yumbo runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Vijes, 14 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Yumbo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 12 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 17 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VijesValle del Cauca Department14 km NNE28°19°154 mm
CaliValle del Cauca Department17 km S29°19°154 mm
PalmiraValle del Cauca Department22 km ESE29°19°157 mm
El CerritoValle del Cauca Department23 km ENE29°19°150 mm
DaguaValle del Cauca Department23 km WNW28°18°154 mm
CandelariaValle del Cauca Department25 km SE29°19°148 mm
GuacaríValle del Cauca Department27 km NE29°19°144 mm
RestrepoValle del Cauca Department27 km N25°16°135 mm

The Almanac · Yumbo 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 157 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Yumbo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°90 mm3 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
February30°19°102 mm4 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
March30°19°145 mm4 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April29°19°169 mm3 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May29°19°157 mm3 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
June29°19°107 mm3 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
July30°19°64 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
August30°19°84 mm4 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
September30°19°141 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October29°19°242 mm3 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
November28°19°212 mm3 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
December29°19°146 mm3 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Yumbo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Yumbo in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Yumbo?

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

How long are the days in Yumbo in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 17 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Yumbo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Yumbo in May?

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

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