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Samán Weather in May

Samán in May

The short of it: Samán in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 187 mm (7.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 22° · rain 187 mm · daylight 11 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Samán an average May high of 32°, a low of 22° and some 187 mm of rain. Samán's coldest stretch of the year, 32° by day and 22° by night. Wet spells are common — about 187 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 50 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; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Samán runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Monte Bello, 14 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Samán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 63 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 50 min
Average wind
2 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Monte BelloLoreto14 km WSW32°22°185 mm
Puerto EnriqueLoreto33 km NE32°22°197 mm
PapaplayaSan Martín Department82 km W33°22°163 mm
CanelosLoreto103 km S32°22°132 mm
Alto PerilloLoreto105 km S32°22°129 mm
Santa ElenaLoreto106 km E32°22°187 mm
ArahuanteLoreto119 km NW32°22°204 mm
YurimaguasLoreto122 km WNW32°22°189 mm

The Almanac · Samán 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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Samán's coldest stretch of the year, 32° by day and 22° by night. Wet spells are common — about 187 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Samán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°246 mm3 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
February32°23°181 mm3 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
March32°22°301 mm3 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April32°22°250 mm2 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
May32°22°187 mm2 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
June32°22°118 mm2 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
July33°21°92 mm2 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
August34°22°104 mm3 km/h11 h 55 min✦
September34°22°132 mm3 km/h12 h 5 min✦
October34°22°182 mm3 km/h12 h 15 min✦
November33°23°245 mm3 km/h12 h 24 min✦
December33°23°241 mm4 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Samán in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Samán in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 187 mm (7.4 in) of rain over the month. Samán's coldest stretch of the year, 32° by day and 22° by night. Wet spells are common — about 187 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Samán?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Samán in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 50 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 46 min in June to 12 h 29 min in December.

Does it snow in Samán in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Samán in May?

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

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