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Catamayo Weather in May

Catamayo in May

The short of it: Catamayo in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 56 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

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

May in Catamayo brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Catamayo runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Loja, 17 km to the E, is 8° cooler by day.

May in Catamayo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 77 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LojaLoja17 km E21°12°69 mm
CatacochaLoja33 km WSW26°14°40 mm
PortoveloEl Oro42 km NW30°19°67 mm
ZarumaEl Oro43 km NW28°17°70 mm
CariamangaLoja44 km SSW26°14°50 mm
ZamoraZamora Chinchipe46 km E29°18°166 mm
PiñasEl Oro50 km NW28°17°66 mm
BalsasEl Oro58 km WNW29°18°71 mm

The Almanac · Catamayo 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 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Catamayo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°102 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
February28°18°144 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March28°18°234 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April29°18°133 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
May29°17°56 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
June29°17°27 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°16°15 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°16°12 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°16°20 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October29°16°39 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
November30°16°42 mm8 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
December29°17°76 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Catamayo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Catamayo in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Catamayo?

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

How long are the days in Catamayo in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Catamayo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Catamayo in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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