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May is a wet month in Morococha

Climate Overview

Morococha, Peru in May has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 9.9°C (50°F). Rain falls on about 18 days this month, totalling around 70 mm.

This month falls at the end of Autumn. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 10°C (50°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 19th, averaging 10.4°C (51°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 0°C cooler with 6 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
10°C / 0°C
Feels Like
8°C / -3°C
Rain
18 days · 70 mm
Sunshine
10.1h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
NE (41°)
Gusts
30 km/h
Daylight
11.6 h
Cloud Cover
72%
Clear Sky Days
0.6
UV Index
7.9 — Very High
Dew Point
2°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
5 days · 3.2 cm
Frost Days
13 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

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

Daily Wind Speed

0 4 8 12 16 20 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:13
Daylight 11.6h
Sunset 17:48

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of 10°C (50°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks. 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
Wet
Temp
10°C / 2°C
Feels Like
9°C / -1°C
Rain
29days (215 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
8.9 Very High
Snow Days
11days
February
Wet
Temp
10°C / 2°C
Feels Like
9°C / 0°C
Rain
27days (229 mm) Wet
Sun
8.5h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
8.8 Very High
Snow Days
10days
March
Wet
Temp
10°C / 2°C
Feels Like
9°C / 0°C
Rain
30days (238 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
8.1 Very High
Snow Days
12days
April
Wet
Temp
10°C / 1°C
Feels Like
9°C / -1°C
Rain
24days (116 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
8.4 Very High
Snow Days
6days
May best
Wet
Temp
10°C / 0°C
Feels Like
8°C / -3°C
Rain
18days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
7.9 Very High
Snow Days
5days
June
Poor
Temp
10°C / -1°C
Feels Like
7°C / -4°C
Rain
7days (26 mm) Good
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
7.6 Very High
Snow Days
3days
July
Poor
Temp
10°C / -2°C
Feels Like
7°C / -6°C
Rain
5days (16 mm) Good
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
8.1 Very High
Snow Days
3days
August
Poor
Temp
10°C / -1°C
Feels Like
8°C / -5°C
Rain
12days (39 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
9 Very High
Snow Days
6days
September
Wet
Temp
10°C / 0°C
Feels Like
8°C / -3°C
Rain
20days (83 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
9.5 Very High
Snow Days
10days
October
Wet
Temp
10°C / 1°C
Feels Like
9°C / -2°C
Rain
26days (139 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
9.7 Very High
Snow Days
9days
November
Wet
Temp
11°C / 1°C
Feels Like
10°C / -1°C
Rain
25days (164 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
9.3 Very High
Snow Days
9days
December
Wet
Temp
11°C / 2°C
Feels Like
10°C / -1°C
Rain
28days (190 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
9.6 Very High
Snow Days
9days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 10°C / 2°C 9°C / -1°C 29days (215 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 85% Humid 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
February 10°C / 2°C 9°C / 0°C 27days (229 mm) Wet 8.5h Good 87% Very Muggy 8.8 Very High Wet View Details
March 10°C / 2°C 9°C / 0°C 30days (238 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 88% Very Muggy 8.1 Very High Wet View Details
April 10°C / 1°C 9°C / -1°C 24days (116 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 84% Humid 8.4 Very High Wet View Details
May best 10°C / 0°C 8°C / -3°C 18days (70 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 80% Humid 7.9 Very High Wet View Details
June 10°C / -1°C 7°C / -4°C 7days (26 mm) Good 10.2h Excellent 74% Muggy 7.6 Very High Poor View Details
July 10°C / -2°C 7°C / -6°C 5days (16 mm) Good 10.5h Excellent 69% Muggy 8.1 Very High Poor View Details
August 10°C / -1°C 8°C / -5°C 12days (39 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 71% Muggy 9 Very High Poor View Details
September 10°C / 0°C 8°C / -3°C 20days (83 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 79% Humid 9.5 Very High Wet View Details
October 10°C / 1°C 9°C / -2°C 26days (139 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 81% Humid 9.7 Very High Wet View Details
November 11°C / 1°C 10°C / -1°C 25days (164 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 81% Humid 9.3 Very High Wet View Details
December 11°C / 2°C 10°C / -1°C 28days (190 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 82% Humid 9.6 Very High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

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

Packing List

Warm coatUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting Morococha, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and around 18 rainy days. Morococha, Peru in May has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 9.9°C (50°F). Rain falls on about 18 days this m
Morococha typically sees around 18 rainy days in May with 70 mm (2.8 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in Morococha during May are cold, averaging 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F) in May, we recommend: Warm coat, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Morococha with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Morococha during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Morococha gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Morococha typically sees around 5 snow days in May with roughly 3 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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