Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Santa Elena with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Elena in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Santa Elena with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 10°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Santa Elena will be around 20°C, with nights close to 9°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 57% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Santa Elena. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Elena in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
124 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Santa Elena?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Santa Elena. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Elena in May
With 30°C, Santa Elena hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Santa Elena
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Santa Elena, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Santa Elena
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Santa Elena, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Santa Elena.
Daily UV Index in May in Santa Elena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Santa Elena, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Santa Elena Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Santa Elena, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Santa Elena Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Santa Elena, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Santa Elena
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Average Weather in Santa Elena by Month
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