May · Venezuela
Best time to visit Canaima in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canaima in May
Average temperature 26°C, 215 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 215 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Canaima scores 5.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 215 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canaima national park holds the tabletop tepuis and Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.
May in Canaima: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
215 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Canaima in May?
- In May, Canaima averages 26°C, 215 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Canaima?
- May earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Canaima in May?
- Expect about 215 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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