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Caimbambo Weather in May

Caimbambo in May

The short of it: Caimbambo in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 11 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 11 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Caimbambo an average May high of 28°, a low of 17° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 31 min in mid-May, 18 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Caimbambo runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Camboio, 15 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Caimbambo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 123 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CamboioBenguela15 km NE28°17°8.0 mm
CubalBenguela26 km E28°16°9.0 mm
ChongoroiBenguela62 km S29°17°6.0 mm
BocoioBenguela63 km NNE27°16°11 mm
GandaBenguela68 km E27°14°11 mm
BenguelaBenguela82 km NW29°22°4.0 mm
NavegantesBenguela82 km NW30°22°4.0 mm
CatumbelaBenguela82 km NW30°21°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Caimbambo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Caimbambo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°19°114 mm6 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
February28°20°142 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
March28°20°244 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April28°20°131 mm7 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
May28°17°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°14°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°14°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°15°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°17°5.0 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October30°19°76 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
November29°19°130 mm7 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
December27°19°171 mm6 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caimbambo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caimbambo in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Caimbambo?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Caimbambo in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 22 min in June to 12 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Caimbambo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Caimbambo in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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