May weather forecastMachala, Ecuador

May

Weather in May

Remarkably, average high temperatures in May diminish to 29.8°C (85.6°F), a departure from sizzling hot April. This comes with less frequent rain showers, implying a general improvement in weather conditions. The month finds the sweet spot between April’s warmth and June’s chill, offering relatively cooler days fit for sightseeing and other outdoor undertakings. Sea temperatures also lessen, marking a transition to cooler times ahead.

Temperature

Machala, Ecuador, records a slight change with May's average high-temperatures adjusting to a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) from April's 31.1°C (88°F). Machala in May anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Rainfall

Throughout May, in Machala, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 489mm (19.25") of rain is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Machala, the average seawater temperature in May is 25°C (77°F).
Note: For activities in the water such as swimming or diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered optimal for prolonged enjoyment without discomfort.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Machala is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of May in Machala, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 29.8°C (85.6°F) and the low-temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F).

During May, Machala regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In Machala, the average seawater temperature in May is 25°C (77°F). For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.

In May, the average day length in Machala, Ecuador, is 11h and 58min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, in Machala, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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Jun

Average high temperature

31.1°C

29.8°C

27.8°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average temperature in May
Machala, Ecuador

Average high temperature in May: 29.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.6°C).

Average low temperature in May: 22.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (23.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.1°C).

Average rainfall in May
Machala, Ecuador

Average rainfall in May: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (116mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (11mm).

Average sea temperature in May
Machala, Ecuador

Average sea temperature in May: 25°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (22.3°C).

Average daylight in May
Machala, Ecuador

Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).