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Ccatca Weather in May

Ccatca in May

The short of it: Ccatca in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of -1 °C (29 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 11 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low -1° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 11 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ccatca an average May high of 17°, a low of -1° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 29 min in mid-May, 19 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 October and September.

Against its neighbours, Ccatca runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Urcos, 11 km to the SW, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Ccatca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 34 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 29 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UrcosCuzco Department11 km SW19°1°6.0 mm
OropesaCuzco Department22 km W20°2°7.0 mm
ColquepataCuzco Department30 km NNW18°0°9.0 mm
PisacCuzco Department37 km WNW20°2°7.0 mm
AcosCuzco Department43 km SSW19°1°8.0 mm
PillpintoCuzco Department44 km SSW20°2°9.0 mm
WanchaqCuzco Department44 km WNW19°1°7.0 mm
CuscoCuzco Department44 km W19°1°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Ccatca 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 17°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Ccatca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°4°144 mm6 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
February16°4°142 mm6 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
March16°4°114 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April17°2°42 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°-1°8.0 mm6 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°-4°2.0 mm7 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°-5°6.0 mm7 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°-4°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°0°18 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°1°36 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°2°63 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
December17°4°122 mm7 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ccatca in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ccatca in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights -1 °C (29 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ccatca?

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

How long are the days in Ccatca in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 29 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 20 min in June to 12 h 55 min in December.

Does it snow in Ccatca in May?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (29 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Ccatca in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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