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Paita Weather in May

Paita in May

The short of it: Paita in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Paita an average May high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th 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 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Paita runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Salinera Colán, 8 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Paita, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Salinera ColánPiura8 km NE29°19°0.0 mm
La EsmeraldaPiura10 km NNE29°19°0.0 mm
San Lucas ( Pueblo Nuevo de Colan)Piura21 km NNE30°19°0.0 mm
El TamboPiura26 km NNE30°18°0.0 mm
La HuacaPiura26 km NE30°19°0.0 mm
MacacaráPiura34 km NE30°18°2.0 mm
Santa ElenaPiura46 km SE29°18°1.0 mm
Nuevo SullanaPiura47 km ENE30°18°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Paita Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Paita by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°20°3.0 mm17 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°7.0 mm14 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
March32°21°18 mm14 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
April31°20°1.0 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May29°18°1.0 mm18 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°16°1.0 mm17 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°1.0 mm18 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°14°1.0 mm18 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°14°1.0 mm19 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°15°0.0 mm19 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°16°0.0 mm19 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°18°1.0 mm18 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Paita in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Paita in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Paita?

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

How long are the days in Paita in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 50 min in June to 12 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Paita in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Paita in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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