Piura weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Piura: highs of 33°C (91°F) and about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (66°F) and cloud cover 50% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 31°C (89°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Piura, the largest city in Piura. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Piura?
fair month Weather score 82/100.
May is a fair month in Piura. The weather is usually best in Jun–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Piura in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 4 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Piura in May?
Days average 33°C (91°F) and nights 19°C (66°F).
Piura weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C (92°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 12 mm | 62% | fair |
| February | 34°C (92°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 35 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| March | 34°C (93°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 52 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| April | 34°C (93°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 13 mm | 53% | fair |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | 50% | fair |
| June | 31°C (89°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 2 mm | 53% | best |
| July | 31°C (87°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 2 mm | 53% | best |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm | 51% | best |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 1 mm | 46% | best |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 mm | 55% | best |
| November | 32°C (89°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 mm | 53% | best |
| December | 32°C (90°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 7 mm | 53% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Piura in May
Weather can differ a lot within Piura: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piura | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | fair |
| Sullana | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | fair |
| San Martin | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | fair |
| Talara | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | fair |
| Chulucanas | 30°C (86°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Catacaos | 32°C (89°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Paita | 24°C (74°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 2 mm | fair |
| La Unión | 32°C (89°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Tambo Grande | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | fair |
| Marcavelica | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | fair |
| Querecotillo | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | fair |
| Sechura | 32°C (89°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 2 mm | best |