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Pucallpa Weather in May

Pucallpa in May

The short of it: Pucallpa in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 21° · rain 131 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

May in Pucallpa brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 21°, with about 131 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Pucallpa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. San Fernando, 3 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Pucallpa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 63 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San FernandoUcayali3 km SE32°21°124 mm
San JoséUcayali7 km NW32°21°117 mm
San JuanUcayali8 km NW32°21°114 mm
San FranciscoUcayali15 km NW32°21°117 mm
Campo VerdeUcayali30 km WSW32°21°133 mm
HonoriaHuánuco Department47 km SSW32°22°123 mm
TiruntánLoreto58 km NNW32°22°136 mm
CaimitoUcayali59 km SSE32°22°106 mm

The Almanac · Pucallpa 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 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Pucallpa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°166 mm4 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
February32°22°184 mm4 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
March32°22°240 mm3 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April32°22°194 mm3 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
May32°21°131 mm3 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
June32°21°91 mm2 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
July32°20°71 mm3 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
August33°20°73 mm3 km/h11 h 50 min✦
September34°21°114 mm3 km/h12 h 4 min✦
October33°22°172 mm3 km/h12 h 18 min✦
November33°22°205 mm3 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
December33°22°176 mm4 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pucallpa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pucallpa in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Pucallpa?

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

How long are the days in Pucallpa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 38 min in June to 12 h 36 min in December.

Does it snow in Pucallpa in May?

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

What should I pack for Pucallpa in May?

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

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