May weather forecastCotacachi, Ecuador

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also an enjoyable month in Cotacachi, Ecuador, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.3°C (46.9°F) and 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.9°C (62.4°F), showing a slight difference from April's 16.6°C (61.9°F). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Cotacachi, Ecuador, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cotacachi, during May, the rain falls for 29.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 173mm (6.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cotacachi, there are 318.3 rainfall days, and 1814mm (71.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cotacachi, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:15 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cotacachi is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Cotacachi, is 16.9°C (62.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8.3°C (46.9°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

In May, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout May, 173mm (6.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 8min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, in Cotacachi, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:15 -05.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cotacachi, Ecuador, is 8.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cotacachi, Ecuador, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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16.9°C

16.7°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

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6.1km/h

8.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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Average temperature in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average high temperature in May: 16.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (15.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (8.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average pressure in May: 1014.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average wind speed in May: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average rainfall in May: 173mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (231mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (38mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in May: 29.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (17.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are January, November and December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (0.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Cotacachi, Ecuador

Average UV index in May: 4

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