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Mallay Weather in May

Mallay in May

The short of it: Mallay in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 3° · rain 13 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & October

Thirty years of records give Mallay an average May high of 16°, a low of 3° and some 13 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-May.

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 November and October.

Against its neighbours, Mallay runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Andajes, 9 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Mallay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 42 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AndajesLima region9 km SSW18°5°7.0 mm
OyónLima region12 km ENE14°0°21 mm
QuichasLima region20 km NE11°-3°30 mm
RauraHuánuco Department33 km NNE8°-5°35 mm
YanahuancaPasco47 km ENE13°-1°42 mm
YanacochaPasco49 km NE15°2°38 mm
GorgorilloAncash51 km NNW22°9°4.0 mm
LlipaAncash53 km NW21°9°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Mallay Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Mallay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°5°122 mm11 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
February16°6°148 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
March16°5°164 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April17°4°55 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May16°3°13 mm11 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
June16°1°3.0 mm12 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°0°3.0 mm13 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August16°1°6.0 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September16°3°16 mm13 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°4°41 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
November17°4°40 mm12 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°4°74 mm12 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mallay in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mallay in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mallay?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Mallay in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 30 min in June to 12 h 45 min in December.

Does it snow in Mallay in May?

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

What should I pack for Mallay in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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