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Donawitz Weather in May

Donawitz in May

The short of it: Donawitz in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 15 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 108 mm · daylight 15 h 5 min

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

May in Donawitz brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 8°, with about 108 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 5 min in mid-May, 92 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Donawitz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Leoben, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Donawitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 48 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 5 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LeobenStyria2 km E19°8°106 mm
JudendorfStyria3 km NE19°8°106 mm
TrofaiachStyria7 km NW19°7°110 mm
Bruck an der MurStyria15 km ENE19°8°105 mm
HafendorfStyria21 km ENE19°8°106 mm
DeuchendorfStyria22 km ENE19°8°108 mm
KnittelfeldStyria26 km SW19°7°99 mm
Spielberg bei KnittelfeldStyria28 km SW19°7°101 mm

The Almanac · Donawitz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Donawitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°45 mm7 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
February5°-5°44 mm8 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°67 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April14°3°60 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May19°8°108 mm9 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June22°11°123 mm8 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July24°12°140 mm8 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August24°12°134 mm7 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September18°8°110 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°4°83 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November7°0°59 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
December3°-4°54 mm7 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Donawitz in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Donawitz in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Donawitz?

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

How long are the days in Donawitz in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 29 min in December to 15 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Donawitz in May?

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

What should I pack for Donawitz in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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