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Macusani Weather in May

Macusani in May

The short of it: Macusani in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 11 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low -5° · rain 14 mm · daylight 11 h 28 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & September

Thirty years of records give Macusani an average May high of 15°, a low of -5° and some 14 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 15°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 28 min in mid-May, 20 minutes less than a month before.

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 October and September.

Against its neighbours, Macusani runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Kana, 33 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Macusani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th 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
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 28 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KanaPuno33 km NNE16°-2°20 mm
AyapataPuno36 km NNE17°0°23 mm
SallacconiPuno48 km E15°-4°19 mm
NuñoaPuno49 km SSW16°-4°11 mm
CruceroPuno54 km SE16°-4°15 mm
EsquenaPuno55 km ENE15°-2°22 mm
Mosoc CanchaCuzco Department74 km WSW15°-5°10 mm
Huayna AlcaldeCuzco Department74 km WSW15°-5°10 mm

The Almanac · Macusani 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 -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Macusani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°1°156 mm7 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February14°1°150 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March14°1°119 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April15°-2°50 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
May15°-5°14 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
June15°-8°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
July14°-9°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
August16°-8°8.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September16°-4°31 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October17°-2°51 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November17°-1°72 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
December15°1°134 mm8 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macusani in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macusani in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 15°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Macusani?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Macusani in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 28 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Macusani in May?

Snow can fall, since nights average -5 °C (23 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Macusani in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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