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Morococha Weather in May

Morococha in May

The short of it: Morococha in May averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low -2° · rain 25 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Morococha an average May high of 12°, a low of -2° and some 25 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-May, 16 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Morococha runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Santa Rosa de Sacco, 14 km to the ENE, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Morococha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 38 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa Rosa de SaccoJunin14 km ENE14°0°25 mm
San CristóbalJunin16 km S10°-4°22 mm
San José de AndaychaguaJunin19 km SSE11°-3°21 mm
La OroyaJunin19 km ENE15°0°28 mm
SacsamarcaJunin42 km ENE17°2°20 mm
San Pedro de CajasJunin43 km NNE14°-1°35 mm
CacachaquiLima region44 km SW17°4°5.0 mm
CanchaylloJunin45 km ESE16°1°15 mm

The Almanac · Morococha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Morococha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°1°124 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
February12°1°154 mm12 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
March12°1°150 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April12°-1°63 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
May12°-2°25 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June12°-5°9.0 mm14 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July12°-5°10 mm14 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
August12°-5°16 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September12°-2°40 mm15 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°76 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
November13°-1°66 mm13 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
December13°0°122 mm13 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Morococha in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Morococha in May?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Morococha?

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

How long are the days in Morococha in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 27 min in June to 12 h 48 min in December.

Does it snow in Morococha in May?

Snow can fall, since nights average -2 °C (28 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Morococha in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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