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Hualcán Weather in May

Hualcán in May

The short of it: Hualcán in May averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 6° · rain 16 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hualcán an average May high of 20°, a low of 6° and some 16 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Hualcán runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Shilla, 3 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Hualcán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 36 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShillaAncash3 km NNW21°7°14 mm
AmashcaAncash4 km WNW21°7°14 mm
CarhuazAncash4 km SW22°9°14 mm
AcopampaAncash4 km SSW20°5°14 mm
MishquiAncash5 km W22°9°14 mm
Copa ChicoAncash6 km ESE17°3°18 mm
TomaAncash6 km WSW23°8°12 mm
TincoAncash7 km WSW23°8°12 mm

The Almanac · Hualcán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Hualcán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°7°80 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
February19°8°90 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
March19°8°120 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
April20°7°52 mm11 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
May20°6°16 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°5°2.0 mm13 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°5°1.0 mm14 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
August21°5°5.0 mm14 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°6°17 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°7°50 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
November20°7°57 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
December19°7°68 mm12 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hualcán in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hualcán in May?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Hualcán?

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

How long are the days in Hualcán in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 35 min in June to 12 h 40 min in December.

Does it snow in Hualcán in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hualcán in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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