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May is a wet month in Macará

Climate Overview

Macará, Ecuador in May has warm conditions, with highs averaging 27.8°C (82°F). Rain falls on about 20 days this month, totalling around 89 mm.

This month falls at the end of Autumn.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 28°C (82°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 11th, averaging 28°C (82°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 1°C warmer with 8 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
28°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 23°C
Rain
20 days · 89 mm
Sunshine
10.4h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
9 km/h
Wind Direction
W (264°)
Gusts
32 km/h
Daylight
11.9 h
Cloud Cover
66%
Clear Sky Days
0.6
UV Index
7.9 — Very High
Dew Point
20°C — Muggy
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

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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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:20
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 18:15

What to Expect

Daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) are ideal for full-day outdoor exploration. Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Rain most often builds later in the day, so mornings are typically the driest window and afternoon showers are more likely.

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

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
29°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 23°C
Rain
25days (157 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
February
Wet
Temp
28°C / 21°C
Feels Like
32°C / 24°C
Rain
25days (324 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
March
Wet
Temp
28°C / 21°C
Feels Like
32°C / 24°C
Rain
29days (392 mm) Wet
Sun
8.5h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
8.6 Very High
April
Wet
Temp
27°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 24°C
Rain
28days (287 mm) Wet
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
8.3 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
28°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 23°C
Rain
20days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
7.9 Very High
June best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 19°C
Feels Like
31°C / 21°C
Rain
7days (26 mm) Good
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
7.6 Very High
July best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
2days (10 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
7.9 Very High
August best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 20°C
Rain
2days (8 mm) Excellent
Sun
11h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
8.5 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 20°C
Rain
4days (15 mm) Good
Sun
11h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
9 Very High
October
Good
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
8days (35 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
9.1 Very High
November
Good
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
9days (31 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
9.1 Very High
December
Wet
Temp
29°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 22°C
Rain
18days (100 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
8.8 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 29°C / 20°C 32°C / 23°C 25days (157 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 77% Humid 8.7 Very High Wet View Details
February 28°C / 21°C 32°C / 24°C 25days (324 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 83% Humid 8.7 Very High Wet View Details
March 28°C / 21°C 32°C / 24°C 29days (392 mm) Wet 8.5h Good 86% Very Muggy 8.6 Very High Wet View Details
April 27°C / 20°C 32°C / 24°C 28days (287 mm) Wet 9.5h Good 86% Very Muggy 8.3 Very High Wet View Details
May 28°C / 20°C 32°C / 23°C 20days (89 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 80% Humid 7.9 Very High Wet View Details
June best 28°C / 19°C 31°C / 21°C 7days (26 mm) Good 10.7h Excellent 75% Muggy 7.6 Very High Excellent View Details
July best 29°C / 19°C 32°C / 21°C 2days (10 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 70% Muggy 7.9 Very High Excellent View Details
August best 30°C / 18°C 32°C / 20°C 2days (8 mm) Excellent 11h Excellent 68% Muggy 8.5 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 30°C / 19°C 33°C / 20°C 4days (15 mm) Good 11h Excellent 68% Muggy 9 Very High Excellent View Details
October 29°C / 19°C 32°C / 21°C 8days (35 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 69% Muggy 9.1 Very High Good View Details
November 29°C / 19°C 32°C / 21°C 9days (31 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 67% Muggy 9.1 Very High Good View Details
December 29°C / 20°C 32°C / 22°C 18days (100 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 73% Muggy 8.8 Very High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Summer clothing like shorts, t-shirts, and sundresses will be comfortable. Bring a light cardigan for air-conditioned spaces.

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

Packing List

UmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoesBreathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglasses

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting Macará, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and around 20 rainy days. Macará, Ecuador in May has warm conditions, with highs averaging 27.8°C (82°F). Rain falls on about 20 days this month,
Macará typically sees around 20 rainy days in May with 89 mm (3.5 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights stay pleasantly warm in Macará during May, around 20°C (68°F). Light evening wear is sufficient.
With highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F) in May, we recommend: Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Macará. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Macará during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Macará gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Macará during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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