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La Matanza Weather in May

La Matanza in May

The short of it: La Matanza in May averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

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

May in La Matanza brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 19°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 53 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, La Matanza runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Huasimal, 11 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in La Matanza, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuasimalPiura11 km NW30°19°2.0 mm
Pueblo NuevoPiura11 km ESE30°19°1.0 mm
MorropónPiura14 km ENE30°19°2.0 mm
Buenos AiresPiura15 km ESE30°19°2.0 mm
ChulucanasPiura16 km NNW30°19°1.0 mm
SausalPiura19 km NW30°19°2.0 mm
La ViñaPiura20 km NNW30°19°2.0 mm
SancorPiura27 km NNW30°19°2.0 mm

The Almanac · La Matanza Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of La Matanza by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°12 mm9 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February32°21°29 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
March32°22°100 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April32°20°19 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May30°19°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June29°16°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°16°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°16°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°16°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
December31°18°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about La Matanza in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in La Matanza in May?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit La Matanza?

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

How long are the days in La Matanza in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 49 min in June to 12 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in La Matanza in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for La Matanza in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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