Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Tarapoto with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Tarapoto 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 Tarapoto with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 22°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 32°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Tarapoto will be around 32°C, with nights close to 22°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 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is 60% 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 Tarapoto. 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.
Tarapoto in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
143 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 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 Tarapoto?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Tarapoto. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Tarapoto in May
With 36°C, Tarapoto hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Tarapoto
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Tarapoto, 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 Tarapoto
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Tarapoto, 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 19 days of rain in Tarapoto.
Daily UV Index in May in Tarapoto
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Tarapoto, 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 Tarapoto Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Tarapoto, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Tarapoto Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Tarapoto, 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 Tarapoto
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Tarapoto. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Tarapoto by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tarapoto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
