May weather forecastCajamarca, Peru
May
Weather in May
Building on the dry trend set by April, May further escalates the reduction in rainfall. The skies open up to longer sunshine durations, allowing Cajamarca's natural beauty to fully blossom. Tourists and locals can enjoy outdoor activities, as the rain dials down significantly, providing a drier weather pattern. Interestingly, May experiences the least humidity amongst all months. Hints of winter snowfall persist, but that itself is becoming a rarity.Temperature
Cajamarca's shift into May sets the average high-temperature at a still refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from April's 14.6°C (58.3°F). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) is experienced.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Cajamarca, Peru, in May, during 24 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cajamarca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 274.3 days and collects up to 1378mm (54.25") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through July, October through December are months with snowfall in Cajamarca. In May, in Cajamarca, Peru, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.7 snowfall days, and 76mm (2.99") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Cajamarca, Peru, is 11h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of May, in Cajamarca, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:03 -05.
Sunshine
In Cajamarca, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average high temperature in May: 15.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (14.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 5.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average wind speed in May: 8.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average rainfall in May: 70mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (238mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average rainfall days in May: 24 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (1.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average sunshine days in May: 2.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (16 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (0.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are September and November (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in May
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (7km).
