Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
66°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cuenca
Ecuador · South America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 23 wet days this month.
74%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 63° and nights feel near 52°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 63°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain50%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday65°F
Rain84%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon63°F
Rain63%
Cloud85%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening59°F
Rain26%
Cloud85%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 54 | 5.9 | 24 | 9.3 | 85 |
| Feb | 67 | 54 | 7.1 | 24 | 8.7 | 86 |
| Mar | 67 | 54 | 7.3 | 27 | 8.4 | 86 |
| Apr | 67 | 53 | 6.1 | 27 | 8.9 | 86 |
| May | 66 | 53 | 4.4 | 23 | 9.4 | 87 |
| Jun | 63 | 51 | 3.3 | 19 | 9.5 | 88 |
| Jul | 62 | 50 | 3.1 | 18 | 9.6 | 88 |
| Aug | 63 | 49 | 2.2 | 14 | 10.3 | 85 |
| Sep | 65 | 50 | 2.4 | 15 | 10.4 | 82 |
| Oct | 66 | 52 | 5.4 | 23 | 10.1 | 84 |
| Nov | 67 | 53 | 6.7 | 23 | 9.8 | 84 |
| Dec | 67 | 54 | 6.9 | 25 | 9.6 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology