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Belen Weather in May

Belen in May

The short of it: Belen in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Belen an average May high of 30°, a low of 19° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 53 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Belen runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. La Viña, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Belen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 22 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La ViñaPiura2 km SSE30°19°2.0 mm
SancorPiura5 km N30°19°2.0 mm
ChulucanasPiura7 km S30°19°1.0 mm
SausalPiura7 km SW30°19°2.0 mm
MalingasPiura13 km NW30°19°2.0 mm
HuasimalPiura14 km S30°19°2.0 mm
Pueblo LibrePiura14 km NW30°19°2.0 mm
El PapayoPiura17 km WNW31°19°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Belen 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Belen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°15 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°33 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
March32°22°104 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April32°21°25 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May30°19°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°16°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°16°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°16°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°17°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
December31°19°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belen in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belen in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Belen?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Belen in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 50 min in June to 12 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Belen in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belen in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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