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Ayacancha Weather in May

Ayacancha in May

The short of it: Ayacancha in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 4° · rain 28 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ayacancha an average May high of 19°, a low of 4° and some 28 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-May, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Ayacancha runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Huaribamba, 3 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Ayacancha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 18 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuaribambaHuancavelica3 km WNW20°5°23 mm
AntaHuancavelica6 km WNW18°4°30 mm
PampasHuancavelica13 km SSE18°3°27 mm
AhuaychaHuancavelica13 km S18°3°28 mm
QuishuarHuancavelica15 km ENE20°6°28 mm
AcostamboHuancavelica18 km WSW17°2°29 mm
QuichuasHuancavelica25 km SE20°5°22 mm
Mariscal CáceresHuancavelica27 km S19°4°21 mm

The Almanac · Ayacancha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Ayacancha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°7°115 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
February18°7°137 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
March18°6°122 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April18°5°46 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°28 mm8 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°2°10 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°2°19 mm9 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°3°24 mm10 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°40 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°6°61 mm10 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November20°6°59 mm10 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
December19°6°109 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ayacancha in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ayacancha in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ayacancha?

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

How long are the days in Ayacancha in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Ayacancha in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ayacancha in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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