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May is a wet month in Rapayan

Climate Overview

Rapayan, Peru in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.3°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 19 days this month, totalling around 76 mm.

This month falls at the end of Autumn.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 14°C (57°F).

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 77 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 4th, averaging 14.4°C (58°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 0°C cooler with 8 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
14°C / 5°C
Rain
19 days · 76 mm
Sunshine
10.2h / day
Humidity
87% — Very Humid
Wind
8 km/h
Wind Direction
ENE (68°)
Gusts
32 km/h
Daylight
11.7 h
Cloud Cover
79%
Clear Sky Days
0
UV Index
7.8 — Very High
Dew Point
8°C — Dry
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 06:14
Daylight 11.7h
Sunset 17:56

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
14°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 7°C
Rain
30days (248 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
7.8 Very High
February
Wet
Temp
15°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 7°C
Rain
28days (248 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
8.2 Very High
March
Wet
Temp
14°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 7°C
Rain
31days (240 mm) Wet
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
7.8 Very High
April best
Wet
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
15°C / 6°C
Rain
27days (145 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
7.9 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
14°C / 5°C
Rain
19days (76 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
7.8 Very High
June best
Fair
Temp
14°C / 5°C
Feels Like
13°C / 3°C
Rain
11days (46 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.4 Very High
July
Fair
Temp
14°C / 4°C
Feels Like
13°C / 2°C
Rain
8days (31 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
7.9 Very High
August
Fair
Temp
14°C / 5°C
Feels Like
13°C / 3°C
Rain
12days (44 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
September
Wet
Temp
14°C / 6°C
Feels Like
14°C / 4°C
Rain
21days (81 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
9 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
15°C / 5°C
Rain
29days (169 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
November
Wet
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
15°C / 6°C
Rain
28days (182 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
8.2 Very High
December
Wet
Temp
15°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 6°C
Rain
30days (220 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 14°C / 8°C 15°C / 7°C 30days (248 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 89% Very Muggy 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
February 15°C / 8°C 15°C / 7°C 28days (248 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 89% Very Muggy 8.2 Very High Wet View Details
March 14°C / 8°C 15°C / 7°C 31days (240 mm) Wet 8.7h Good 89% Very Muggy 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
April best 15°C / 7°C 15°C / 6°C 27days (145 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 88% Very Muggy 7.9 Very High Wet View Details
May 14°C / 7°C 14°C / 5°C 19days (76 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 87% Very Muggy 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
June best 14°C / 5°C 13°C / 3°C 11days (46 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 85% Humid 7.4 Very High Fair View Details
July 14°C / 4°C 13°C / 2°C 8days (31 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 82% Humid 7.9 Very High Fair View Details
August 14°C / 5°C 13°C / 3°C 12days (44 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 81% Humid 8.7 Very High Fair View Details
September 14°C / 6°C 14°C / 4°C 21days (81 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 81% Humid 9 Very High Wet View Details
October 15°C / 7°C 15°C / 5°C 29days (169 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 85% Humid 8.7 Very High Wet View Details
November 15°C / 7°C 15°C / 6°C 28days (182 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 87% Very Muggy 8.2 Very High Wet View Details
December 15°C / 8°C 15°C / 6°C 30days (220 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 88% Very Muggy 8.4 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 Rapayan, with average highs of 14°C (58°F) and around 19 rainy days. Rapayan, Peru in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.3°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls
Rapayan typically sees around 19 rainy days in May with 76 mm (3 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Rapayan during May are cool at around 7°C (44°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 7°C (44°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 Rapayan. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Rapayan during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Rapayan gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Rapayan during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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