May weather forecastBogotá, Colombia
May weather for Bogotá, Colombia: 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.
May
Weather in May
May brings a lower precipitation rate of 127mm (5") offering Bogotá a break from the heavy rainfall experienced in the previous months. As the city moves towards summer, May offers longer daylight hours and a higher amount of sunshine. The city's weather continues to retain the warm and cosy feel from the previous months. Wind speeds tend to increase slightly, ushering in a fresh breeze throughout the city. With decreased rainfall, May serves as an optimal time to visit and explore Bogotá.Temperature
Bogotá marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 18.7°C (65.7°F), a subtle shift from April's 18.5°C (65.3°F). Bogotá experiences a nighttime temperature average of 10.7°C (51.3°F) during May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Bogotá, during May, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation. In Bogotá, Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305.4 days and collects up to 1465mm (57.68") of precipitation.Daylight
In Bogotá, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of May, in Bogotá, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:05 -05.
Sunshine
In Bogotá, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Bogotá. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average high temperature in May: 18.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 10.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (9.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average wind speed in May: 4.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average humidity in May: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average rainfall in May: 127mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (227mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (45mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average rainfall days in May: 28 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (19.8 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average sunshine days in May: 2.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (6.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Bogotá, Colombia
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (7km).
