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Playas Weather in May

Playas in May

The short of it: Playas in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 21° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & September

Thirty years of records give Playas an average May high of 30°, a low of 21° and some 9.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Playas runs about middling and about as wet in May. Posorja, 18 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Playas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 44 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PosorjaGuayas18 km ESE30°22°7.0 mm
Santa LucíaGuayas66 km NE30°22°70 mm
Santa ElenaSanta Elena69 km NW30°20°9.0 mm
BalaoGuayas71 km ESE31°22°38 mm
La LibertadGuayas73 km NW30°20°6.0 mm
GuayaquilGuayas74 km NE31°22°79 mm
SalinasSanta Elena78 km NW30°21°4.0 mm
Eloy AlfaroGuayas80 km NE30°22°74 mm

The Almanac · Playas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Playas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°72 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
February30°22°94 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
March31°23°163 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April31°22°53 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May30°21°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June28°20°3.0 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°19°6.0 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°18°2.0 mm13 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°18°4.0 mm13 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°19°4.0 mm13 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November28°19°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°20°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Playas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Playas in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Playas?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Playas in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Playas in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Playas in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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