Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Riohacha, Colombia in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
124mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riohacha, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is close to Riohacha's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May124mm average rain
May sits near Riohacha's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May is below Riohacha's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May is close to Riohacha's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaAugust to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May sits close to Riohacha's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, July, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
