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Luau Weather in May

Luau in May

The short of it: Luau in May averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 15° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Luau an average May high of 31°, a low of 15° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Luau runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Tshilenge, 79 km to the ESE, is 3° cooler by day.

May in Luau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 102 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TshilengeLualaba79 km ESE28°13°4.0 mm
MucondaLunda Sul100 km W30°14°3.0 mm
MweneLualaba122 km NE30°15°5.0 mm
CazomboMoxico152 km SSE28°12°4.0 mm
CazageLunda Sul171 km WSW29°13°4.0 mm
CameiaMoxico184 km WSW29°13°4.0 mm
CameiaMoxico187 km SW29°13°4.0 mm
LéuaMoxico221 km WSW29°13°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Luau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Luau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°212 mm6 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
February29°18°189 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
March29°18°216 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April30°17°105 mm7 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
May31°15°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June30°12°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
July30°12°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
August32°14°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September34°17°22 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October33°18°78 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
November30°18°168 mm7 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
December29°18°234 mm7 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luau in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luau in May?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Luau?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Luau in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 30 min in June to 12 h 45 min in December.

Does it snow in Luau in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Luau in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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