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Balzar Weather in May

Balzar in May

The short of it: Balzar in May averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 22° · rain 81 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

May in Balzar brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 22°, with about 81 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Balzar runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Palenque, 18 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Balzar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 191 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PalenqueLos Ríos18 km ESE30°22°100 mm
ColimesGuayas23 km SSW30°22°90 mm
VincesLos Ríos27 km SE30°22°95 mm
San JuanLos Ríos37 km SSE30°22°85 mm
El EmpalmeGuayas46 km NE30°22°131 mm
VentanasLos Ríos50 km E30°22°174 mm
BabaLos Ríos53 km SSE30°22°90 mm
CataramaLos Ríos53 km ESE30°22°158 mm

The Almanac · Balzar 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 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Balzar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°243 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
February30°22°308 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
March31°22°363 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April31°22°272 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
May30°22°81 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
June28°21°16 mm4 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°20°3.0 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°19°1.0 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°19°4.0 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°20°4.0 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°42 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balzar in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balzar in May?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Balzar?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Balzar in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Balzar in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Balzar in May?

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

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