May Weather in Colombia - 2025

Colombia is a country located in South America. It shares borders with the Caribbean Sea in the north, Panama in the northwest, Ecuador and Peru in the south, Venezuela in the east, Brazil in the southwest, and the Pacific Ocean at the west. It is the fourth largest country in South America with an area of 440,831 square miles. It is also the third-largest coffee beans producer. Its capital city is the District of Bogota.

Although Colombia's past is marred with conflict, drugs, and violence, all that had changed over the years. Snowbirds that decide to head out to Colombia can expect a culturally rich experience,  beautiful beaches, wildlife, and other interesting attractions.

Colombia is ethnically & linguistically diverse. Amerindian civilization, forced labor from Africa, Spanish settlement, immigration from Europe, and the greater Middle East have contributed as strong influences to the country's rich multicultural heritage. The official language is Spanish. There are also 68 other indigenous languages.

May weather in Colombia

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Colombia, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid

Generally, May in Colombia will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 75°F / 24°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature.

Colombia has its share of rainy days in May. You can expect around 26 rainy days, with on average 5.7 inches / 145 mm of rain during the whole month.

May weather in Colombia in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Colombia, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Colombia in May

Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 86°F / 30°C during the day and an average of 75°F / 24°C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 93°F / 34°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 71°F / 22°C.

When looking at the whole year, October and November are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. February and March are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 93°F / 34°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. And equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86°F / 30°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, February, March and April are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. October and November are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. And equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 93°F / 34°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Colombia each month:

- Can you expect rain in May in Colombia?

Generally, you can expect about 26 rain days in May, with on average 5.7 inches / 145 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, January is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.3 inches / 8 mmmm. May is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 5.7 inches / 145 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is a lot more than April, which sees around 2.6 inches / 66 mm of rain. And a lot more than June, which sees around 4.2 inches / 106 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, January is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 4 and 5 days. October is the month with the most rain days with around 28 days. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is more than April, which sees an average of between 18 and 19 days of rain. And almost equal to June, which sees an average of between 26 and 27 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Colombia for May

You can expect in May, the water temperature for Colombia to be between 86°F / 30°C and 82°F / 28°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

June and July And have the highest water temperature, withan average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 84°F / 29°C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature almost equal to April, with a water temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from June, that is an average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C.

- Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Colombia

Generally, you can expect around 2 sunny days in May and around 13 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, January is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 21 sunny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 1 sunny day. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly lower than April, with an average of between 4 and 5 sunny days. And almost equal to June, with around 2 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Colombia. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. October is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 17 cloudy days. January is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is higher than April, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days. And almost equal to June, with around 15 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in May in Colombia?

Generally, May in Colombia will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Colombia to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, June, July and August And have the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). April has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). And almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air)

What to do in Colombia in May

• The Lost City: Ciudad Perdida, is a lost ancient city hidden deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains. Built and occupied between the 8th and 14th centuries by Tayrona Indians, it was only rediscovered in the 1970s.
• Hacienda Napoles: This lavish estate was built and owned by the infamous billionaire drug dealer, Pablo Escobar. The park has themed zones, hotels, a safari-style zoo, and a water park. Snowbirds can see signs of Escobar around the estate like his antique car collection, a small museum, ruins of his former mansion, and a Cessna plane perched atop the entry gate.
• Wildlife: The Amazon forest is home to numerous wildlife species like birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and more. Its reach encompasses a great part of Columbia.
• Gold Museum: Located in Bogota, the Gold Museum, or Museo del Oro, is one of the city's most famous museums. It houses over 55,000 priceless artifacts.

Is it humid in Colombia in May?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Colombia in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Colombia, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Colombia during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Colombia will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

June, July and August are the months with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. April is the most uncomfortable month. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is not a lot of difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months.

Is May a good time to go to Colombia?

Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Colombia is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Colombia in May, we can see that it will be too hot for a lot of visitors. In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 75°F / 24°C.

There are a significant number of overcast days in May. That does not mean there is not sun with around 2 sunny days and 13 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 26 rainy days, with on average 5.7 inches / 145 mm of rain during May. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May in Colombia is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Colombia in May?

In Colombia, there are a lot of rainy days in May. You can expect around 26 rainy days, with on average 5.7 inches / 145 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Colombia, there are, on average 2 sunny days and 13 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is May the rainiest month in Colombia?

May is not the month with the most rainy days, and it is the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Colombia, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

October is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 28 days with rain. January is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 4 days.

October is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 5.7 inches / 145 mm of rain. January is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain.

Is May the most sunniest month in Colombia?

May is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Colombia, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

January is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 2 sunny days, and 13 partly suny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

January is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While September is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. January is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While October is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

More information about Colombia

Weather in Colombia in other months

• Weather in Colombia for January
• Weather in Colombia for February
• Weather in Colombia for March
• Weather in Colombia for April
• Weather in Colombia for June
• Weather in Colombia for July
• Weather in Colombia for August
• Weather in Colombia for September
• Weather in Colombia for October
• Weather in Colombia for November
• Weather in Colombia for December

What to do in Colombia for each month

• What to do in January in Colombia
• What to do in February in Colombia
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• What to do in April in Colombia
• What to do in May in Colombia
• What to do in June in Colombia
• What to do in July in Colombia
• What to do in August in Colombia
• What to do in September in Colombia
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