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Huanchán Weather in May

Huanchán in May

The short of it: Huanchán in May averages a high of 15 °C (60 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 1° · rain 58 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

May in Huanchán brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 1°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 15°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Huanchán runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. San Cristobal de Jacas Chico, 6 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Huanchán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 23 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Cristobal de Jacas ChicoHuánuco Department6 km NNW15°0°52 mm
PacayhuaHuánuco Department7 km SW17°2°44 mm
CochasHuánuco Department10 km S16°2°44 mm
RondosHuánuco Department22 km WSW17°3°39 mm
San Miguel de CauriHuánuco Department26 km SSW15°1°44 mm
HuánucoHuánuco Department28 km E26°12°16 mm
AndabambaHuánuco Department28 km ESE26°12°15 mm
QuioHuánuco Department33 km SSE16°2°53 mm

The Almanac · Huanchán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 15°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Huanchán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°3°120 mm12 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
February15°4°140 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March14°3°139 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April16°2°81 mm11 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
May15°1°58 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
June16°-1°19 mm13 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July16°-1°27 mm14 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August16°-1°31 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September15°1°48 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
October16°2°91 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
November16°2°105 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
December15°3°118 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Huanchán in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Huanchán in May?

Days average 15 °C (60 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 15°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Huanchán?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Huanchán in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 33 min in June to 12 h 42 min in December.

Does it snow in Huanchán in May?

Hardly — May nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Huanchán in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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