May weather forecast
Colombia

May in Colombia brings a continuation of the wet season, seeing further increases in humidity and precipitation, while temperatures remain high, defining the overall climate of the month.

Bogota, Colombia's capital located in the cooler Andean region, sees average temperatures ranging from 17.5°C (63.5°F) to 24.8°C (76.6°F), reflecting a subtle increase from the previous month. This variation signifies the warmer season but, due to Bogota's higher altitude, temperatures still remain relatively cool.

Meanwhile, in the lower altitude regions such as the Guajira Peninsula in the north, the weather continues to be warm, with temperatures hovering around 32.2°C (90°F). The Amazon region also maintains high temperatures, with average values ranging from 25.7°C (78.3°F) to a hot 32.4°C (90.3°F), signifying the persisting warmer season.

May is one of the peak months of the rainy season in Colombia, resulting in a substantial increase in precipitation across the country. Notably, in Quibdo, one of the wettest cities, rainfall can exceed 740mm (29.13"). The escalated rainfall levels across Colombia in May reflect the zenith of the wet season.

The Pacific Coast and the Caribbean Sea, despite the increased precipitation, continue to have warm water temperatures from 26.1°C (79°F) to 28.9°C (84°F). This warmth provides favorable conditions for various water activities, although the amount of rainfall can influence the optimal days for such pursuits.

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• Bogotá - May »
  May brings a lower precipitation rate of 127mm (5") offering Bogotá a break from the heavy rainfall experienced in the previous months. The months with the lowest UV index in Bogotá are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Medellin - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Medellin sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:13 -05. In Medellin in May, during 30.6 rainfall days, 316mm (12.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cali - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Cali is May, when the rain falls for 30.6 days and typically aggregates up to 294mm (11.57") of precipitation. Entering May, the weather patterns in Cali yield a semblance to the conditions witnessed during the month of June.
• Cartagena - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cartagena, Colombia. The months with the highest UV index in Cartagena are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Cúcuta - May »
  In Cúcuta during May, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In Cúcuta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 478mm (18.82") of precipitation.
• Bucaramanga - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The months with the lowest UV index in Bucaramanga are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Pereira - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Pereira, Colombia. The months with the highest UV index in Pereira are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Santa Marta - May »
  May, on average, is the warmest month in Santa Marta, Colombia, registering a high temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F). In Santa Marta in May, during 23.8 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ibagué - May »
  On the first day of May in Ibagué sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:06. The months with the lowest UV index in Ibagué are May through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Villavicencio - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Villavicencio is May, when the rain falls for 27 days and typically aggregates up to 627mm (24.69") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Villavicencio is May, when the rain falls for 27 days and typically aggregates up to 627mm (24.69") of precipitation.
• Neiva - May »
  May and August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Neiva, Colombia. April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are most humid months in Neiva.
• Valledupar - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Valledupar sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:11 -05. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Valledupar, Colombia.