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Archidona Weather in May

Archidona in May

The short of it: Archidona in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 480 mm (18.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 480 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Archidona an average May high of 28°, a low of 18° and some 480 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 480 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Archidona runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Tena, 10 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Archidona, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 61 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TenaNapo10 km S28°19°482 mm
PuyoPastaza Province68 km SSW25°17°459 mm
Boca SunoOrellana Province78 km ENE29°21°364 mm
BañosTungurahua Province87 km SW22°12°102 mm
PíllaroTungurahua Province88 km WSW20°9°54 mm
San MiguelCotopaxi88 km W20°9°46 mm
PaloraMorona-Santiago Province90 km SSW26°17°401 mm
LatacungaCotopaxi90 km W19°8°40 mm
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The Almanac · Archidona 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 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 480 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Archidona by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°19°242 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
February28°19°238 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
March28°18°338 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April28°18°419 mm5 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May28°18°480 mm4 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
June27°18°507 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
July27°18°464 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
August28°18°313 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
September29°18°282 mm5 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October29°18°306 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
November28°19°304 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December29°19°283 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Archidona in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Archidona in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 480 mm (18.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 480 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Archidona?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Archidona in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Archidona in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Archidona in May?

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

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