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Julcan Weather in May

Julcan in May

The short of it: Julcan in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 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 18° · low 3° · rain 15 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Julcan an average May high of 18°, a low of 3° and some 15 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-May, 16 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, Julcan runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Molinos, 3 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Julcan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 31 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MolinosJunin3 km NNW17°3°18 mm
MasmaJunin3 km SSE18°3°15 mm
HuertasJunin4 km W18°3°13 mm
PancanJunin6 km WNW18°3°14 mm
YauliJunin7 km NW18°3°14 mm
JaujaJunin7 km WSW18°3°13 mm
PacaJunin11 km WNW17°3°14 mm
AcollaJunin12 km WNW17°2°14 mm

The Almanac · Julcan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Julcan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°6°114 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
February17°6°133 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
March17°5°122 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April17°4°46 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°15 mm9 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
June18°1°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
July18°1°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°1°10 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°4°29 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°5°66 mm11 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November19°5°68 mm10 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
December18°5°115 mm10 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Julcan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Julcan in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Julcan?

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

How long are the days in Julcan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 26 min in June to 12 h 49 min in December.

Does it snow in Julcan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Julcan in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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