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Chyst’ Weather in May

Chyst’ in May

The short of it: Chyst’ in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 16 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 7° · rain 59 mm · daylight 16 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chyst’ an average May high of 18°, a low of 7° and some 59 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 0 min in mid-May, 121 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Chyst’ runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Krasnaye, 4 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Chyst’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 0 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KrasnayeMinsk4 km SW17°7°60 mm
RadaškovičyMinsk15 km SE17°7°60 mm
MaladziečnaMinsk17 km WNW18°7°63 mm
IĺjaMinsk20 km NE17°6°60 mm
PyatryshkiMinsk24 km SSE17°7°60 mm
VileykaMinsk28 km NNW18°7°61 mm
ZaslawyeMinsk31 km SSE17°7°61 mm
Turets-BayaryMinsk32 km WNW18°7°64 mm

The Almanac · Chyst’ Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Chyst’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-8°35 mm12 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦
February-1°-7°35 mm12 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
March4°-4°36 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°2°39 mm11 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°59 mm11 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°63 mm10 km/h17 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°81 mm9 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦
August22°12°73 mm9 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
September17°7°42 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°3°52 mm11 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
November4°0°46 mm13 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
December-1°-5°37 mm12 km/h7 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chyst’ in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chyst’ in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Chyst’?

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

How long are the days in Chyst’ in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 21 min in December to 17 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Chyst’ in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chyst’ in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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