May · Ecuador
Best time to visit Baños in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baños in May
Average temperature 16°C, 314 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 314 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Baños scores 5.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 314 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Baños sits below the Tungurahua volcano, with hot springs, waterfalls and a road down to the Amazon.
May in Baños: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 16°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 314 mm: only about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Baños — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baños in May?
- In May, Baños averages 16°C, 314 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Baños?
- May earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Baños in May?
- Expect about 314 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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