Norte de Santander Department weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Norte de Santander Department: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (69°F) and cloud cover 88% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and about as wet; June brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cúcuta, the largest city in Norte de Santander Department. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Norte de Santander Department?
least pleasant month Weather score 65/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Norte de Santander Department. For better conditions, consider Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Norte de Santander Department in May?
Some rain is normal: about 99 mm (3.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Norte de Santander Department in May?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 21°C (69°F).
Norte de Santander Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm | 63% | best |
| February | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 42 mm | 69% | fair |
| March | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| April | 31°C (89°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 106 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 99 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 72 mm | 86% | fair |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm | 84% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 58 mm | 82% | fair |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 79 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 111 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| December | 30°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 72 mm | 67% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Norte de Santander Department in May
Weather can differ a lot within Norte de Santander Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 99 mm | least pleasant |
| Ocaña | 25°C (78°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 109 mm | least pleasant |
| Los Patios | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 99 mm | least pleasant |
| Pamplona | 22°C (71°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 115 mm | least pleasant |
| El Zulia | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 99 mm | least pleasant |
| Puerto Santander | 35°C (95°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 99 mm | least pleasant |