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Sucre Weather in May

Sucre in May

The short of it: Sucre in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 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 28° · low 20° · rain 82 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sucre an average May high of 28°, a low of 20° and some 82 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 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, Sucre runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga, 10 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Sucre, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 72 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa Ana de Vuelta LargaManabí10 km NNE29°21°71 mm
JipijapaManabí19 km WSW28°19°73 mm
PortoviejoManabí25 km N30°21°43 mm
PajánManabí30 km S28°20°80 mm
MontecristiManabí37 km NW29°21°13 mm
RocafuerteManabí40 km N30°21°26 mm
JunínManabí46 km NNE30°21°62 mm
MantaManabí51 km NW30°21°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Sucre 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 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Sucre by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°20°149 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
February29°21°208 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
March29°21°228 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April29°21°154 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
May28°20°82 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
June27°19°35 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°19°10 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°18°6.0 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°18°10 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°18°7.0 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
November28°18°9.0 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°19°29 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sucre in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sucre in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sucre?

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

How long are the days in Sucre in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Sucre in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sucre in May?

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

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