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Colima Weather in May

Colima in May

The short of it: Colima in May averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 13 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 19° · rain 12 mm · daylight 13 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Colima brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 19°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Colima, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 2 min in mid-May, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Colima runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Colima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 2 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ciudad de Villa de ÁlvarezColima4 km NW36°19°12 mm
El TrapicheColima6 km NE36°19°11 mm
ComalaColima10 km NNW36°19°13 mm
CoquimatlánColima11 km WSW35°20°12 mm
SuchitlánColima14 km N33°15°18 mm
CuauhtémocColima15 km NE35°17°10 mm
ZacualpanColima18 km NW35°18°14 mm
Cofradía de SuchitlánColima18 km N32°15°21 mm

The Almanac · Colima Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Colima, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Colima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°16°16 mm5 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
February34°16°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
March34°16°2.0 mm6 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April35°17°0.0 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
May36°19°12 mm7 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
June35°22°118 mm6 km/h13 h 17 min✦
July34°22°170 mm5 km/h13 h 11 min✦
August34°22°213 mm5 km/h12 h 47 min✦
September34°22°236 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦
October35°21°116 mm5 km/h11 h 40 min✦
November35°19°24 mm5 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
December33°17°9.0 mm5 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Colima in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Colima in May?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Colima, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Colima?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Colima in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 59 min in December to 13 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Colima in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Colima in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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