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Mantaro Weather in May

Mantaro in May

The short of it: Mantaro in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 57 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mantaro an average May high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-May, 17 minutes less than a month before.

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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mantaro runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Santa Rosa, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Mantaro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 40 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa RosaAyacucho4 km WSW29°18°62 mm
Puerto AmarguraAyacucho10 km SSE29°18°55 mm
PichariCuzco Department24 km SE28°16°72 mm
RosarioAyacucho34 km SSE28°16°70 mm
AynaAyacucho37 km S23°10°48 mm
KimbiriAyacucho37 km SSE29°17°52 mm
SamaniatoCuzco Department46 km SE28°16°67 mm
Santa RosaAyacucho46 km SSE29°17°49 mm

The Almanac · Mantaro 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 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Mantaro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°241 mm6 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
February30°19°192 mm5 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March30°19°184 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April30°19°97 mm5 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
May29°18°57 mm4 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°37 mm4 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°39 mm4 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°72 mm5 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
September29°18°88 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October29°19°128 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
November30°19°134 mm6 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
December29°19°204 mm6 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mantaro in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mantaro in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mantaro?

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

How long are the days in Mantaro in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Mantaro in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mantaro in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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