Santa Elena in May

7.5out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
12Rainy days (62 mm)
11:54 hDaylight
06:23Sunrise · 18:17 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 23° J 29° 24° F 30° 24° M 29° 24° A 28° 23° M 27° 22° J 26° 21° J 25° 20° A 26° 20° S 26° 21° O 26° 21° N 28° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C23°C87 mm 12– – 7.4
February 29°C24°C146 mm 17– – 6.4
March 30°C24°C143 mm 17– – 6.3
April 29°C24°C99 mm 15– – 7.0
May 28°C23°C62 mm 12– – 7.5
June 27°C22°C39 mm 9– – 7.9
July 26°C21°C30 mm 7– – 8.2
August 25°C20°C19 mm 5– – 8.5
September 26°C20°C24 mm 6– – 8.3
October 26°C21°C20 mm 5– – 8.5
November 26°C21°C20 mm 4– – 8.6
December 28°C22°C45 mm 7– – 8.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santa Elena in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 23°C.

When is the best time to visit Santa Elena?

The best months are November, August, October, September.