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Opsa Weather in May

Opsa in May

The short of it: Opsa in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 16 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 60 mm · daylight 16 h 12 min

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

May in Opsa brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 6°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 12 min in mid-May, 128 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Opsa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Braslav, 19 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Opsa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 22 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 12 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BraslavVitebsk19 km NE18°7°57 mm
VidzyVitebsk20 km SW19°6°60 mm
SileneOther24 km N18°6°56 mm
VisaginasUtena25 km WNW18°6°56 mm
DūkštasUtena32 km W18°6°55 mm
ZarasaiUtena42 km WNW18°6°55 mm
DaugavpilsDaugavpils43 km NNW19°6°55 mm
SharkovshchinaVitebsk45 km ESE18°6°62 mm

The Almanac · Opsa 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 6°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Opsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°38 mm13 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦
February-1°-8°36 mm12 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March4°-4°36 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April12°2°38 mm11 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May18°6°60 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°68 mm10 km/h17 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July24°12°79 mm9 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
August22°11°79 mm9 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
September17°7°52 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°56 mm11 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November4°-1°48 mm13 km/h8 h 11 min✦✦
December-1°-5°42 mm13 km/h7 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Opsa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Opsa in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Opsa?

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

How long are the days in Opsa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 5 min in December to 17 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Opsa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Opsa in May?

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

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