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Balsas Weather in May

Balsas in May

The short of it: Balsas in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 57 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 29° · low 18° · rain 71 mm · daylight 11 h 57 min

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

May in Balsas brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 18°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 57 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Balsas runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Marcabelí, 10 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Balsas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 103 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 57 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarcabelíEl Oro10 km WSW29°19°53 mm
PiñasEl Oro18 km ENE28°17°66 mm
PortoveloEl Oro23 km ENE30°19°67 mm
ZarumaEl Oro25 km ENE28°17°70 mm
ArenillasEl Oro35 km NW31°22°32 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro37 km NNW31°22°26 mm
CatacochaLoja37 km SSE26°14°40 mm
CelicaLoja41 km SSW24°13°37 mm
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The Almanac · Balsas 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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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Balsas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°153 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
February28°18°227 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March29°19°308 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April29°18°174 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May29°18°71 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
June28°17°10 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°17°10 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°17°16 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°19 mm8 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°18°61 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balsas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balsas in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Balsas?

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

How long are the days in Balsas in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 57 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Balsas in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Balsas in May?

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

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