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Erts Weather in May

Erts in May

The short of it: Erts in May averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 36 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 13° · low 3° · rain 128 mm · daylight 14 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Erts an average May high of 13°, a low of 3° and some 128 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 13°; nights run about 3°. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 36 min in mid-May, 76 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, 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, Erts runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. la Massana, 2 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Erts, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 31 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 36 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
la MassanaLa Massana2 km SE14°4°118 mm
OrdinoOrdino3 km ESE14°4°118 mm
Andorra la VellaAndorra la Vella6 km SSE16°5°111 mm
les EscaldesEscaldes-Engordany7 km SSE16°5°111 mm
EncampEncamp7 km ESE14°4°114 mm
Santa ColomaAndorra la Vella8 km S16°5°108 mm
CanilloCanillo8 km E13°2°127 mm
Sant Julià de LòriaSant Julià de Loria11 km S16°5°108 mm

The Almanac · Erts 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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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 13°; nights run about 3°. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Erts by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-5°103 mm23 km/h9 h 23 min✦
February3°-5°92 mm23 km/h10 h 29 min✦
March6°-3°87 mm22 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April9°-1°97 mm21 km/h13 h 19 min✦
May13°3°128 mm19 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦
June18°6°98 mm18 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
July21°9°68 mm18 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August22°10°74 mm19 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
September17°6°90 mm19 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October12°3°119 mm21 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
November6°-2°145 mm23 km/h9 h 41 min✦
December4°-4°92 mm23 km/h9 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erts in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erts in May?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 13°; nights run about 3°. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Erts?

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

How long are the days in Erts in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 4 min in December to 15 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Erts in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Erts in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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