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Luena Weather in May

Luena in May

The short of it: Luena in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 12° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Luena an average May high of 29°, a low of 12° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-May, 16 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Luena runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Camanongue, 47 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Luena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 103 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CamanongueMoxico47 km NE29°13°5.0 mm
LéuaMoxico59 km ENE29°13°4.0 mm
DalaLunda Sul89 km NNE29°13°4.0 mm
CameiaMoxico97 km ENE29°13°4.0 mm
CameiaMoxico101 km E29°13°4.0 mm
CazageLunda Sul117 km NE29°13°4.0 mm
CalandulaMoxico190 km S27°11°3.0 mm
CacoloLunda Sul196 km NNW29°13°11 mm

The Almanac · Luena Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Luena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°16°189 mm7 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
February27°16°194 mm7 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
March27°16°206 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April28°15°108 mm6 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
May29°12°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°12°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September32°15°14 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October31°16°70 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
November28°16°180 mm8 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
December26°16°223 mm8 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luena in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luena in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Luena?

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

How long are the days in Luena in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 26 min in June to 12 h 49 min in December.

Does it snow in Luena in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Luena in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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