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Saurimo Weather in May

Saurimo in May

The short of it: Saurimo in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 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 32° · low 15° · rain 12 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Saurimo an average May high of 32°, a low of 15° and some 12 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 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, Saurimo runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Lubalo, 134 km to the WNW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Saurimo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 128 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LubaloLuanda Norte134 km WNW30°14°14 mm
CacoloLunda Sul135 km WSW29°13°11 mm
LucapaLuanda Norte143 km NNE33°17°16 mm
MucondaLunda Sul145 km SE30°14°3.0 mm
DalaLunda Sul154 km S29°13°4.0 mm
CazageLunda Sul160 km SSE29°13°4.0 mm
CuiloLuanda Norte185 km NNW30°15°17 mm
CamanongueMoxico199 km S29°13°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Saurimo 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 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Saurimo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°182 mm6 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
February30°17°158 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
March30°17°202 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April30°17°140 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
May32°15°12 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June30°13°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July31°13°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August32°14°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September33°16°42 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October32°17°93 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
November30°17°214 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
December29°17°188 mm7 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saurimo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saurimo in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Saurimo?

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

How long are the days in Saurimo in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 34 min in June to 12 h 41 min in December.

Does it snow in Saurimo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saurimo in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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The Editor’s Remark

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