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El Progreso Weather in May

El Progreso in May

The short of it: El Progreso in May averages a high of 35 °C (95 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 23° · rain 112 mm · daylight 12 h 50 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & January

May in El Progreso brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 23°, with about 112 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in El Progreso, with afternoons near 35°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 50 min in mid-May, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, El Progreso runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. La Lima, 13 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in El Progreso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 80 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 50 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La LimaCortés Department13 km WNW35°23°84 mm
El NegritoYoro Department14 km SE35°22°99 mm
San ManuelCortés Department15 km WSW35°23°99 mm
Agua Blanca SurYoro Department19 km SSW35°23°107 mm
Pueblo NuevoCortés Department21 km WSW35°23°92 mm
VillanuevaCortés Department23 km WSW35°23°94 mm
MorazánYoro Department23 km ESE35°23°97 mm
Santa RitaYoro Department24 km SSW35°22°111 mm

The Almanac · El Progreso 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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The height of summer in El Progreso, with afternoons near 35°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of El Progreso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°20°58 mm6 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
February31°20°46 mm6 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March33°20°33 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April34°23°32 mm7 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May35°23°112 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦
June34°23°178 mm5 km/h13 h 2 min✦
July34°23°157 mm6 km/h12 h 57 min✦
August34°23°150 mm5 km/h12 h 38 min✦
September34°23°212 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October32°23°155 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
November30°21°125 mm5 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦
December30°20°83 mm5 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about El Progreso in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in El Progreso in May?

Days average 35 °C (95 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in El Progreso, with afternoons near 35°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit El Progreso?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and January.

How long are the days in El Progreso in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 13 min in December to 13 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in El Progreso in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for El Progreso in May?

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

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