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Sucúa Weather in May

Sucúa in May

The short of it: Sucúa in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 231 mm (9.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 17° · rain 231 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sucúa an average May high of 27°, a low of 17° and some 231 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 231 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

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

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Sucúa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Macas, 18 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Sucúa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 46 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MacasMorona-Santiago Province18 km NNE27°17°258 mm
AlausíChimborazo Province80 km WNW19°10°46 mm
La UniónAzuay81 km WSW21°10°82 mm
AzoguesCanar81 km WSW20°9°67 mm
GualaceoAzuay83 km SW21°10°85 mm
CañarCanar86 km W17°6°64 mm
PaloraMorona-Santiago Province87 km NNE26°17°401 mm
NultiAzuay91 km SW17°7°73 mm

The Almanac · Sucúa 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 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 231 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Sucúa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°152 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
February27°18°142 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March27°17°174 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April27°17°185 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May27°17°231 mm5 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
June26°17°264 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
July25°16°240 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
August26°16°173 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
September27°16°154 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October28°17°172 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November28°17°143 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
December27°18°123 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sucúa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sucúa in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 231 mm (9.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 231 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sucúa?

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

How long are the days in Sucúa 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 Sucúa in May?

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

What should I pack for Sucúa in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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