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Althofen Weather in May

Althofen in May

The short of it: Althofen in May averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 15 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 8° · rain 87 mm · daylight 15 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & June

May in Althofen brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 8°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 1 min in mid-May, 90 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Althofen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Sankt Veit an der Glan, 15 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Althofen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 26 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 1 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sankt Veit an der GlanCarinthia15 km SW21°8°84 mm
AnnabichlCarinthia28 km SSW22°9°83 mm
WölfnitzCarinthia28 km SW21°9°86 mm
WolfsbergCarinthia28 km E20°8°99 mm
Sankt PeterCarinthia29 km SSW21°8°84 mm
Klagenfurt am WörtherseeCarinthia30 km SSW21°8°90 mm
EbenthalCarinthia31 km SSW21°8°92 mm
Villacher VorstadtCarinthia31 km SSW21°9°90 mm

The Almanac · Althofen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Althofen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-6°29 mm5 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February5°-5°36 mm5 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
March11°-1°56 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April16°3°61 mm7 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May21°8°87 mm7 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June24°11°112 mm6 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July26°13°126 mm6 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August25°12°126 mm5 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September20°8°106 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°4°93 mm5 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November7°1°80 mm4 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December2°-4°54 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Althofen in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Althofen in May?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Althofen?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and June.

How long are the days in Althofen in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Althofen in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Althofen in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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