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May is a wet month in Acopalca

Climate Overview

Acopalca, Peru in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.1°C (54°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 19 days this month, totalling around 78 mm.

This month falls at the end of Autumn.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 12°C (54°F).

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 78 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 19th, averaging 12.4°C (54°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 0°C cooler with 5 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
12°C / 4°C
Feels Like
11°C / 2°C
Rain
19 days · 78 mm
Sunshine
10h / day
Humidity
79% — Humid
Wind
6 km/h
Wind Direction
NE (46°)
Gusts
26 km/h
Daylight
11.6 h
Cloud Cover
71%
Clear Sky Days
0.2
UV Index
6.8 — High
Dew Point
5°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Frost Days
1 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C 151015202531
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Daily Precipitation

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Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 3 6 9 12 15 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:11
Daylight 11.6h
Sunset 17:45

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January best
Wet
Temp
12°C / 5°C
Feels Like
12°C / 3°C
Rain
30days (229 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
7.4 Very High
Snow Days
3days
February best
Wet
Temp
13°C / 5°C
Feels Like
12°C / 4°C
Rain
28days (237 mm) Wet
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.1 Very High
Snow Days
3days
March
Wet
Temp
12°C / 5°C
Feels Like
12°C / 4°C
Rain
30days (218 mm) Wet
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
6.5 High
Snow Days
3days
April
Wet
Temp
12°C / 5°C
Feels Like
12°C / 3°C
Rain
24days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
6.9 High
Snow Days
1days
May
Wet
Temp
12°C / 4°C
Feels Like
11°C / 2°C
Rain
19days (78 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
6.8 High
June best
Fair
Temp
12°C / 2°C
Feels Like
10°C / 0°C
Rain
9days (34 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
6.8 High
Snow Days
1days
July best
Fair
Temp
12°C / 2°C
Feels Like
10°C / -1°C
Rain
7days (25 mm) Good
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
7.6 Very High
Snow Days
1days
August
Poor
Temp
13°C / 3°C
Feels Like
11°C / 0°C
Rain
15days (53 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
8.2 Very High
Snow Days
1days
September
Wet
Temp
12°C / 3°C
Feels Like
11°C / 1°C
Rain
24days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
8.3 Very High
Snow Days
1days
October
Wet
Temp
13°C / 4°C
Feels Like
12°C / 2°C
Rain
28days (144 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
Snow Days
1days
November
Wet
Temp
13°C / 5°C
Feels Like
13°C / 3°C
Rain
27days (160 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
8.6 Very High
Snow Days
1days
December best
Wet
Temp
13°C / 5°C
Feels Like
12°C / 3°C
Rain
30days (189 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
8.8 Very High
Snow Days
2days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 12°C / 5°C 12°C / 3°C 30days (229 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 84% Humid 7.4 Very High Wet View Details
February best 13°C / 5°C 12°C / 4°C 28days (237 mm) Wet 8.7h Good 85% Humid 7.1 Very High Wet View Details
March 12°C / 5°C 12°C / 4°C 30days (218 mm) Wet 8.7h Good 86% Very Muggy 6.5 High Wet View Details
April 12°C / 5°C 12°C / 3°C 24days (110 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 82% Humid 6.9 High Wet View Details
May 12°C / 4°C 11°C / 2°C 19days (78 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 79% Humid 6.8 High Wet View Details
June best 12°C / 2°C 10°C / 0°C 9days (34 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 75% Muggy 6.8 High Fair View Details
July best 12°C / 2°C 10°C / -1°C 7days (25 mm) Good 10.3h Excellent 71% Muggy 7.6 Very High Fair View Details
August 13°C / 3°C 11°C / 0°C 15days (53 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 73% Muggy 8.2 Very High Poor View Details
September 12°C / 3°C 11°C / 1°C 24days (96 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 79% Humid 8.3 Very High Wet View Details
October 13°C / 4°C 12°C / 2°C 28days (144 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 81% Humid 8.7 Very High Wet View Details
November 13°C / 5°C 13°C / 3°C 27days (160 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 82% Humid 8.6 Very High Wet View Details
December best 13°C / 5°C 12°C / 3°C 30days (189 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 83% Humid 8.8 Very High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting Acopalca, with average highs of 12°C (54°F) and around 19 rainy days. Acopalca, Peru in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.1°C (54°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls
Acopalca typically sees around 19 rainy days in May with 78 mm (3.1 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in Acopalca during May are cold, averaging 4°C (39°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Acopalca. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Acopalca during May is 7 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Acopalca gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Acopalca during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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