Monthly climate guide
Ayacucho weather in May
May in Ayacucho is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (60°F) and night-time lows near 4°C (40°F). The month usually brings about 17 mm of rain (very dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 11°C apart.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 67% less rain than Ayacucho's average.
- May sits in Ayacucho's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Ayacucho is usually about 9°C cooler than Ica, 190 km away, in May.
Avg high
15°C
60°F
Avg low
4°C
40°F
Rainfall
17 mm
very dry
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
37%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Ayacucho weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 60°F | 5°C / 42°F | 93 mm | 80% | 75% |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 126 mm | 84% | 80% |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 42°F | 95 mm | 85% | 74% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 29 mm | 83% | 56% |
| May | 15°C / 60°F | 4°C / 40°F | 17 mm | 79% | 37% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 3°C / 38°F | 6 mm | 78% | 28% |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 3°C / 37°F | 13 mm | 75% | 26% |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 3°C / 38°F | 11 mm | 73% | 30% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 5°C / 40°F | 24 mm | 73% | 42% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 5°C / 41°F | 32 mm | 73% | 56% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 6°C / 42°F | 58 mm | 73% | 56% |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 5°C / 42°F | 106 mm | 78% | 73% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Ayacucho?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ayacucho →Other Peru cities in May
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Ayacucho in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Ayacucho?
May is a reasonable time for Ayacucho: highs around 15°C and about 17 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Ayacucho in May?
Average highs are about 15°C (60°F) and average lows about 4°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ayacucho in May?
Ayacucho typically gets around 17 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ayacucho (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.