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Athus Weather in May

Athus in May

The short of it: Athus in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 15 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 64 mm · daylight 15 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Athus an average May high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 64 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 20 min in mid-May, 100 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Athus runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Aubange, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Athus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 20 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AubangeWallonia2 km W19°8°65 mm
LongwyGrand Est7 km SW19°8°67 mm
VilleruptGrand Est13 km SSE19°8°65 mm
Esch-sur-AlzetteEsch-sur-Alzette13 km SE19°8°66 mm
ArlonWallonia13 km N18°8°67 mm
BelairLuxembourg20 km ENE19°9°65 mm
DudelangeEsch-sur-Alzette20 km ESE19°9°66 mm
GasperichLuxembourg21 km E19°9°65 mm
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The Almanac · Athus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Athus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°101 mm14 km/h8 h 35 min✦
February6°-1°78 mm13 km/h10 h 2 min✦
March10°2°74 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°4°51 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May19°8°64 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°65 mm10 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°66 mm10 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August24°13°62 mm10 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September19°10°66 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°92 mm12 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November9°3°89 mm12 km/h9 h 0 min✦
December5°1°122 mm13 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Athus in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Athus in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Athus?

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

How long are the days in Athus in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Athus in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Athus in May?

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

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