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Salinas Weather in May

Salinas in May

The short of it: Salinas in May averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 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 4.0 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

May in Salinas brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 21°, with about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 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, Salinas runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. La Libertad, 5 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Salinas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 20 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La LibertadGuayas5 km ESE30°20°6.0 mm
Santa ElenaSanta Elena10 km E30°20°9.0 mm
PlayasGuayas78 km SE30°21°9.0 mm
Pedro CarboGuayas91 km ENE29°21°64 mm
PajánManabí94 km NE28°20°80 mm
PosorjaGuayas96 km SE30°22°7.0 mm
Lomas de SargentilloGuayas103 km ENE30°22°67 mm
JipijapaManabí105 km NNE28°19°73 mm

The Almanac · Salinas 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 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Salinas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°21°28 mm11 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February31°23°71 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
March31°23°86 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April31°22°24 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May30°21°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June27°19°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°18°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°17°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°17°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°18°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°18°2.0 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°19°4.0 mm13 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Salinas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Salinas in May?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Salinas?

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

How long are the days in Salinas in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Salinas in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Salinas in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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