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Tunal Weather in May

Tunal in May

The short of it: Tunal in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 15 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

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

May in Tunal brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 17°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 6th 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Tunal runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Yamango, 9 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Tunal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 56 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YamangoPiura9 km WNW28°17°13 mm
CoyonaPiura12 km SE24°12°37 mm
TamboyaPiura12 km WNW26°14°27 mm
La ParejaPiura12 km SSW30°19°6.0 mm
JacochaPiura17 km E20°7°45 mm
Huancacarpa AltoPiura19 km ENE18°6°36 mm
CanchaquePiura20 km SSE26°14°21 mm
PundinPiura20 km E20°8°51 mm

The Almanac · Tunal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Tunal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°57 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
February29°19°84 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
March29°19°182 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
April29°18°71 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
May28°17°15 mm8 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°16°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°15°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°15°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°12 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°16°13 mm9 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°17°18 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tunal in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tunal in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tunal?

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

How long are the days in Tunal in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 49 min in June to 12 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Tunal in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tunal in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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