May could be a good time to visit Pereira, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +24°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in May. However, expect about 30 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 1114 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
1114 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pereira has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Pereira in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pereira for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +26°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +15°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +27°C.
Is Pereira warm or cold in May?
Pereira is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +16°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Pereira:
Climate in Pereira in May
Pereira weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+24°C
+24°C
Min. temperature
+13°C
+13°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Rainfall
1022 mm
1114 mm
1292 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
89%
89%
88%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
29
30
30
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +24°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1022 mm to 1114 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 89%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Pereira in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Pereira is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Pereira based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 1025 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 104 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Pereira wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 1462 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 97% chance of precipitation and 744 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Pereira?
This is the weather in Pereira in May 2023:
1 May
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+25°C
2 May
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+27°C
3 May
🌧️
+26°C
4 May
🌧️
+27°C
5 May
🌧️
+26°C
6 May
🌧️
+27°C
7 May
🌧️
+27°C
8 May
🌧️
+27°C
9 May
🌧️
+27°C
10 May
🌧️
+23°C
11 May
🌧️
+27°C
12 May
🌧️
+26°C
13 May
🌧️
+28°C
14 May
🌧️
+25°C
15 May
🌧️
+25°C
16 May
🌧️
+25°C
17 May
🌧️
+26°C
18 May
🌧️
+28°C
19 May
🌧️
+27°C
20 May
🌧️
+24°C
21 May
🌧️
+23°C
22 May
🌧️
+25°C
23 May
🌧️
+26°C
24 May
🌧️
+27°C
25 May
🌧️
+25°C
26 May
🌧️
+23°C
27 May
🌧️
+26°C
28 May
🌧️
+25°C
29 May
🌧️
+25°C
30 May
🌧️
+24°C
31 May
🌧️
+27°C
In May 2023 Pereira had 0 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 31 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Pereira climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Pereira in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+23°C) and the highest in 2019 (+26°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 9940 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 14389 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pereira in May:
Is May a good time to visit Pereira?
It’s always a good time to visit Pereira, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Pereira in May?
May is warm in Pereira. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Pereira rainy in May?
Pereira is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Pereira in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pereira in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pereira, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.