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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 57/100

Otavalo in May

Fair · 57/100
High / low18° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation105 mm21 wet days
Cloud cover55%monthly average
0.23° N, 78.26° WElevation 2,532 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
When to goOtavalo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57May
Best timeJul–Sep
May: high / low18° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Otavalo averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 105 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 55%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.

May scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Otavalo. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:14 local time, giving 12 h 08 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 1 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%58%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Otavalo this month

Atuntaqui
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Atuntaqui

Imbabura · 11 km NE
19°May high
21wet days
54score
Atuntaqui
Quito
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Quito

Pichincha · 59 km SW
16°May high
27wet days
44score
Quito
ivTop of the table

Ecuador's best in May

Where to go in May
La Libertad
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La Libertad

Guayas
25°May high
5wet days
84score
La Libertad
Salinas
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Salinas

Santa Elena
24°May high
5wet days
84score
Salinas
Puerto Ayora
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Puerto Ayora

Galápagos
28°May high
3wet days
81score
Puerto Ayora
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Santa Elena

Santa Elena
26°May high
5wet days
79score
Santa Elena
·Questions

Otavalo in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Otavalo?

May scores 57/100 for Otavalo, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 18°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Otavalo in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 10°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Otavalo in May?

Otavalo receives about 105 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 21 days.