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Picota Weather in May

Picota in May

The short of it: Picota in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 21° · rain 89 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

May in Picota brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 21°, with about 89 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Picota runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Mariscal Castilla, 8 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Picota, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 45 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mariscal CastillaSan Martín Department8 km ENE33°21°87 mm
ShimbilloSan Martín Department11 km N33°21°81 mm
Leoncio PradoSan Martín Department11 km SE33°21°93 mm
Buenos AiresSan Martín Department14 km N33°21°83 mm
San PabloSan Martín Department29 km WNW33°21°78 mm
MamonaquihuaSan Martín Department32 km NNW32°20°92 mm
Las Flores de MamonaquihuaSan Martín Department32 km NNW31°19°108 mm
BellavistaSan Martín Department32 km WSW33°21°102 mm

The Almanac · Picota Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Picota by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°22°112 mm4 km/h12 h 29 min✦
February33°22°89 mm4 km/h12 h 20 min✦
March33°21°163 mm3 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April33°21°134 mm3 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
May33°21°89 mm3 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
June33°21°68 mm3 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
July33°21°55 mm3 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
August34°21°61 mm3 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
September34°21°95 mm4 km/h12 h 5 min✦
October34°22°128 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦
November34°22°113 mm4 km/h12 h 26 min✦
December34°22°82 mm4 km/h12 h 31 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Picota in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Picota in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Picota?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Picota in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 43 min in June to 12 h 31 min in December.

Does it snow in Picota in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Picota in May?

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

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