Riobamba Weather in May

What's the weather like in Riobamba (Chimborazo) in May 2024?

The climate in Riobamba during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Riobamba and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

Riobamba weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.5°F
Nightly temperature 4.7°C 40.4°F
Average temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.3°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Riobamba with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Riobamba

Riobamba average temperature in May

May rainfall

Riobamba average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Riobamba average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Riobamba in May 2024.

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Riobamba weather stats

Riobamba weather statistics
Hottest month: December 19.7°C 67.5°F
Driest month: January 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 5.8hrs
Coldest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Wettest month: April 91mm 3.6ins
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