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Junín Weather in May

Junín in May

The short of it: Junín in May averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low -1° · rain 39 mm · daylight 11 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Junín an average May high of 14°, a low of -1° and some 39 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 36 min in mid-May, 15 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Junín runs about middling and wetter than most in May. San Pedro de Cajas, 18 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Junín, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th 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 36 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Pedro de CajasJunin18 km SE14°-1°35 mm
OndoresJunin19 km WNW13°-1°32 mm
CarhuamayoJunin27 km N13°-2°45 mm
OchongaJunin31 km SE16°1°27 mm
Santa Barbara de CarhuacayanJunin32 km W12°-2°34 mm
San Juan de La LibertadJunin34 km ESE16°2°26 mm
CalcaJunin35 km ESE17°2°23 mm
PicoyJunin38 km ESE17°2°22 mm

The Almanac · Junín Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Junín by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°2°136 mm12 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
February13°2°148 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
March13°2°146 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April14°0°70 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
May14°-1°39 mm11 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June14°-3°16 mm13 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July14°-4°15 mm13 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August14°-3°29 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September13°-1°54 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October14°0°90 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
November14°0°84 mm13 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
December14°1°134 mm12 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Junín in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Junín in May?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Junín?

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

How long are the days in Junín in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 28 min in June to 12 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Junín in May?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (30 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Junín in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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