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Nu‘uuli Weather in May

Nu‘uuli in May

The short of it: Nu‘uuli in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 304 mm (12.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 24° · rain 304 mm · daylight 11 h 27 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Nu‘uuli an average May high of 29°, a low of 24° and some 304 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 304 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 27 min in mid-May, 20 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Nu‘uuli runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Faga‘alu, 3 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Nu‘uuli, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 27 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Faga‘aluEastern District3 km NE29°24°304 mm
TāfunaWestern District3 km SW30°24°248 mm
UtuleiEastern District4 km NNE29°24°338 mm
FagatogoEastern District4 km NNE29°24°338 mm
MalaeimiWestern District4 km W29°24°324 mm
Pago PagoEastern District4 km N29°24°338 mm
FaleniuWestern District5 km WSW29°24°324 mm
MesepaWestern District5 km W29°24°324 mm

The Almanac · Nu‘uuli Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 304 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Nu‘uuli by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°484 mm13 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
February30°24°430 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
March30°24°375 mm11 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April30°24°302 mm13 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
May29°24°304 mm14 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
June29°24°210 mm17 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
July29°23°199 mm17 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦
August29°23°214 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
September29°24°262 mm17 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October29°24°364 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
November29°24°260 mm13 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
December30°24°472 mm13 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nu‘uuli in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nu‘uuli in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 304 mm (12.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 304 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nu‘uuli?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Nu‘uuli in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 27 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 17 min in June to 12 h 58 min in December.

Does it snow in Nu‘uuli in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nu‘uuli in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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