May weather forecast
Tunja, Colombia

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Weather in May

May in Tunja, Colombia is characterized by a slight increase in temperature and high humidity. With a temperature rising back to 15.6°C (60.1°F) on average, May offers a shift in the city's climate. The copious amounts of rain that fall in April start to subside, equating to 162mm (6.38") in May. This period allows residents to take advantage of the gradually increasing daylight hours to partake in outdoor activities.

Temperature

Shifting into May, Tunja records an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.6°C (60.1°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In Tunja, the average low-temperature during the month of May is a chilly 8.9°C (48°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are April, May and November, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Tunja, in May, during 27.9 rainfall days, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tunja, there are 282.1 rainfall days, and 1292mm (50.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Tunja, Colombia.

Daylight

In Tunja, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of May, in Tunja, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:03 -05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Tunja is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tunja are January, April through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Tunja?

In Tunja, in May, the average high-temperature is 15.6°C (60.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).

What are the most humid months in Tunja?

The months with the highest humidity in Tunja are April, May and November, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in May in Tunja?

In Tunja, Colombia, the average relative humidity in May is 92%.

How much does it rain in Tunja in May?

In Tunja, Colombia, during May, the rain falls for 27.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Tunja?

In Tunja, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

What is the average length of the day in May in Tunja?

The average day length in May in Tunja, Colombia, is 12h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Tunja?

On the first day of May in Tunja, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:03 -05.

How long on average sun shines in May in Tunja?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tunja?

The months with the lowest UV index in Tunja, Colombia, are January, April through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Tunja?

In Tunja, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average temperature in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.4°C).

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Average pressure in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average pressure in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average pressure in May: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average wind speed in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average humidity in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average humidity in May: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, May and November (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (86%).

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Average rainfall in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average rainfall in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average rainfall in May: 162mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (39mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average rainfall days in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 27.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average snowfall in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average snowfall days in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 2min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average sunshine days in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 2.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average UV index in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, September and October (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average cloud cover in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).

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Average visibility in May
Tunja, Colombia

Average visibility in May - Tunja, Colombia
  • Average visibility in May: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (6km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5km).

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