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Courcelles Weather in May

Courcelles in May

The short of it: Courcelles in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 15 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 63 mm · daylight 15 h 27 min

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

May in Courcelles brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 8°, with about 63 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 27 min in mid-May, 103 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Courcelles runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Charleroi, 8 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Courcelles, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 27 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CharleroiWallonia8 km SE19°9°65 mm
ChâteletWallonia13 km ESE19°9°63 mm
La LouvièreWallonia13 km W19°9°65 mm
BincheWallonia16 km WSW19°8°64 mm
Braine-l'AlleudWallonia24 km N19°9°62 mm
WaterlooWallonia28 km N18°9°62 mm
Louvain-la-NeuveWallonia28 km NE19°9°61 mm
MonsWallonia30 km W19°9°62 mm

The Almanac · Courcelles Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Courcelles by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°70 mm16 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦
February7°1°64 mm16 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March11°3°60 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°5°48 mm13 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
May19°8°63 mm13 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°69 mm12 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°72 mm11 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°13°76 mm11 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
September20°11°59 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°8°70 mm14 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November10°4°76 mm14 km/h8 h 53 min✦
December7°2°88 mm16 km/h8 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Courcelles in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Courcelles in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Courcelles?

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

How long are the days in Courcelles in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 1 min in December to 16 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Courcelles in May?

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

What should I pack for Courcelles in May?

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

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