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May is a fair month in Maca

Climate Overview

Maca, Peru in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 18.1°C (65°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Autumn.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 18°C (64°F).

Rainfall is heaviest during the first third of the month, while the last third tends to be drier.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 1th, averaging 18.3°C (65°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 0°C cooler with 11 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
18°C / 5°C
Feels Like
17°C / 2°C
Rain
9 days · 32 mm
Sunshine
10.3h / day
Humidity
60% — Moderate
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
SSW (201°)
Gusts
37 km/h
Daylight
11.4 h
Cloud Cover
46%
Clear Sky Days
8.8
UV Index
7.9 — Very High
Dew Point
4°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
4 days · 2.7 cm

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:03
Daylight 11.4h
Sunset 17:27

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
19°C / 8°C
Feels Like
20°C / 7°C
Rain
29days (227 mm) Wet
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
9.7 Very High
Snow Days
15days
February
Wet
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
20°C / 8°C
Rain
27days (226 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
10 Very High
Snow Days
12days
March
Wet
Temp
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
20°C / 7°C
Rain
30days (212 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
8.9 Very High
Snow Days
13days
April
Wet
Temp
18°C / 6°C
Feels Like
19°C / 4°C
Rain
20days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
8.9 Very High
Snow Days
6days
May
Fair
Temp
18°C / 5°C
Feels Like
17°C / 2°C
Rain
9days (32 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
60% Moderate
UV
7.9 Very High
Snow Days
4days
June
Fair
Temp
18°C / 4°C
Feels Like
16°C / 1°C
Rain
2days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
46% Moderate
UV
7.4 Very High
Snow Days
2days
July
Fair
Temp
19°C / 5°C
Feels Like
17°C / 1°C
Rain
2days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
39% Comfortable
UV
7.7 Very High
Snow Days
2days
August
Fair
Temp
20°C / 5°C
Feels Like
18°C / 1°C
Rain
2days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
37% Comfortable
UV
8.8 Very High
Snow Days
1days
September best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 6°C
Feels Like
20°C / 3°C
Rain
6days (22 mm) Good
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
40% Comfortable
UV
9.7 Very High
Snow Days
3days
October
Good
Temp
21°C / 7°C
Feels Like
20°C / 5°C
Rain
10days (47 mm) Wet
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
48% Moderate
UV
10.5 Very High
Snow Days
5days
November
Good
Temp
22°C / 8°C
Feels Like
21°C / 6°C
Rain
10days (54 mm) Wet
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
49% Moderate
UV
10.4 Very High
Snow Days
5days
December
Wet
Temp
20°C / 9°C
Feels Like
21°C / 7°C
Rain
19days (123 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
10.3 Very High
Snow Days
9days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 19°C / 8°C 20°C / 7°C 29days (227 mm) Wet 9.5h Good 78% Humid 9.7 Very High Wet View Details
February 19°C / 9°C 20°C / 8°C 27days (226 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 81% Humid 10 Very High Wet View Details
March 18°C / 9°C 20°C / 7°C 30days (212 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 82% Humid 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
April 18°C / 6°C 19°C / 4°C 20days (92 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 76% Humid 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
May 18°C / 5°C 17°C / 2°C 9days (32 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 60% Moderate 7.9 Very High Fair View Details
June 18°C / 4°C 16°C / 1°C 2days (6 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 46% Moderate 7.4 Very High Fair View Details
July 19°C / 5°C 17°C / 1°C 2days (6 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 39% Comfortable 7.7 Very High Fair View Details
August 20°C / 5°C 18°C / 1°C 2days (5 mm) Excellent 10.8h Excellent 37% Comfortable 8.8 Very High Fair View Details
September best 21°C / 6°C 20°C / 3°C 6days (22 mm) Good 11.1h Excellent 40% Comfortable 9.7 Very High Excellent View Details
October 21°C / 7°C 20°C / 5°C 10days (47 mm) Wet 11.3h Excellent 48% Moderate 10.5 Very High Good View Details
November 22°C / 8°C 21°C / 6°C 10days (54 mm) Wet 11.3h Excellent 49% Moderate 10.4 Very High Good View Details
December 20°C / 9°C 21°C / 7°C 19days (123 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 63% Muggy 10.3 Very High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Dress in layers — a mix of long sleeves, light sweaters, and a versatile jacket works best for changeable conditions.

Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

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

Packing List

Warm evening layerUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Maca, with average highs of 18°C (65°F) and around 9 rainy days. Maca, Peru in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 18.1°C (65°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Temperatures d
Maca typically sees around 9 rainy days in May with 32 mm (1.3 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Maca during May are cold, averaging 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) in May, we recommend: Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Maca. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Maca during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Maca gets approximately 11 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Maca typically sees around 4 snow days in May with roughly 3 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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