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Pangoa Weather in May

Pangoa in May

The short of it: Pangoa in May averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 63 mm · daylight 11 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pangoa an average May high of 30°, a low of 18° and some 63 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 34 min in mid-May, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Pangoa runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Nueva Luz, 72 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Pangoa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 78 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 34 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nueva LuzCuzco Department72 km N31°20°73 mm
Santa AnaCuzco Department89 km SSE28°14°48 mm
QuillabambaCuzco Department89 km SSE29°15°40 mm
PichariCuzco Department98 km WSW28°16°72 mm
MaranuraCuzco Department101 km SSE28°14°42 mm
Santa RosaAyacucho102 km SW29°17°49 mm
KimbiriAyacucho102 km WSW29°17°52 mm
MantaroCuzco Department105 km WSW29°18°57 mm

The Almanac · Pangoa 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 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Pangoa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°244 mm5 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
February30°20°278 mm5 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
March30°19°227 mm4 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April31°19°141 mm4 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
May30°18°63 mm4 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
June29°18°47 mm3 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°52 mm4 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
August31°17°60 mm4 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
September31°19°96 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
October31°20°157 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
November31°20°173 mm5 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
December30°19°214 mm5 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pangoa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pangoa in May?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Pangoa?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Pangoa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 34 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 25 min in June to 12 h 50 min in December.

Does it snow in Pangoa in May?

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

What should I pack for Pangoa in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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