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Where to go in May

May offers long days and comfortable temperatures across Europe and much of Asia, making it a favorite for city trips, hiking and road trips before the summer crowds arrive.

Places are ranked by their typical weather in May (comfortable daily highs and little rain) and by traveler ratings. Public holidays are listed with each place, as museums, shops and offices may be closed and popular places can be busy on them. Climate data from Meteostat.

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14 places have good weather in May in Latin America & Caribbean, showing the top 14.

Pedro Szekely at https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMachu Picchu

Machu Picchu

4.88

Ancient Ruins HistoricalUNESCO HeritageMountainArchaeological Site

Ancient Incan city perched high in the Andes Mountains, known for its well-preserved ruins and breathtaking views.

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21 °C14 mm Best: Apr–Nov
Wilfredo Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsRio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

4.41

City CulturalUNESCO HeritageNature

City with iconic statue Christ the Redeemer, diverse culture, and famous beaches.

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26 °C17 mm Best: Apr–Oct
Alvesgaspar , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsOuro Preto

Ouro Preto

4.22

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageCityBaroque Art

Colonial mining town with baroque art and a rich history as a gold rush epicenter, with beautiful landscapes and vibrant festivals.

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23 °C1 mm Best: Feb, May–Sep
PsamatheM , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsPisac

Pisac

4.15

Archaeological Site Incan HistoryArchaeologyCultural Heritage

Incan citadel and market town set in the breathtaking Sacred Valley, known for its archaeological significance and vibrant culture.

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21 °C14 mm Best: Apr–Nov
Hans Brian Brandsberg Berg, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsArequipa Monastery

Arequipa Monastery

4.08

Landmark HistoricalColonial ArchitectureReligious Site

Colonial monastery city with a rich history, distinct architecture, and cultural heritage.

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22 °C1 mm Best: Mar–Jan
Unukorno , CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHuacachina

Huacachina

4.04

Natural Wonder OasisDesertAdventurePhotography

Desert oasis surrounded by sand dunes, offering picturesque landscapes and thrilling adventure tourism.

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22 °C1 mm Best: All year
Håkan Svensson , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsChan Chan

Chan Chan

3.85

Archaeological Site HistoricalUNESCO HeritageArchaeology

Largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas, a testament to Chimú culture with remarkable architecture and history.

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20 °C1 mm Best: All year
Webysther Nunes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSão Paulo

São Paulo

3.86

City CulturalUrbanDiverse

Largest city in Southern Hemisphere with diverse culture and gastronomy.

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25 °C35 mm Best: May–Sep, Nov
Diego Delso , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGalapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands

4.8

Island Natural WonderUNESCO HeritageWildlife

Volcanic archipelago with unique endemic species, pivotal to Darwin’s theory of evolution.

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30 °C38 mm Best: May–Jan
Sascha Grabow www.saschagrabow.com , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsPotosí

Potosí

4.02

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageMiningCultural

Highest city with silver mining history.

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18 °C27 mm Best: May, Jul–Aug
Micah MacAllen from Travel Bums, Latin America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSucre

Sucre

3.63

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageColonial Architecture

Constitutional capital with colonial architecture, historical significance, and rich cultural heritage.

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18 °C18 mm Best: May–Sep, Nov
Eduvegatic , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHumahuaca

Humahuaca

3.63

Natural Wonder CulturalUNESCO HeritageNatural Wonder

Colorful mountain valley and cultures

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24 °C65 mm Best: Apr–Sep
Julia Sumangil, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsValparaíso

Valparaíso

4

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritagePort CityColorful

Colorful port city with funiculars, rich in history and culture with stunning ocean views.

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18 °C54 mm Best: Apr–May, Sep–Feb
Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsTodos Santos

Todos Santos

4.03

City CulturalHistoricalBeach

Artist colony and surf town blending cultural richness with natural beauty, known for its festivals and vibrant arts scene.

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32 °C15 mm Best: Nov–Apr

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