May weather forecast
Pereira, Colombia

In terms of rainfall, the trend from April continues into May, with an even higher record of 255mm (10.04"). The sprawl of Pereira dipped in a true tropical palette is a sight to behold during this month. Rainbows frequently span across the city's skyline, leaving unforgettable sights for visitors and locals alike. Reached midway through the year, May's weather can be a fascinating blend of sunshine and showers.

Temperature

At the onset of May, Pereira records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.9°C (78.6°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F) is observed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Pereira, in May, it is raining for 23 days, with typically 255mm (10.04") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 231 rainfall days, and 2258mm (88.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Pereira, Colombia, is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of May in Pereira, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:12 -05.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Pereira is May, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Pereira are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Carry out all important precautions, unprotected skin could get burns in no time. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.