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Thuin Weather in May

Thuin in May

The short of it: Thuin in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 15 h 26 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 18° · low 8° · rain 64 mm · daylight 15 h 26 min

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

May in Thuin brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 8°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 26 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, Thuin runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Binche, 12 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Thuin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 26 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BincheWallonia12 km NW19°8°64 mm
CharleroiWallonia14 km NE19°9°65 mm
CourcellesWallonia15 km NNE19°8°63 mm
La LouvièreWallonia18 km NNW19°9°65 mm
ChâteletWallonia19 km ENE19°9°63 mm
MaubeugeHauts-de-France23 km WSW19°8°65 mm
MonsWallonia27 km WNW19°9°62 mm
Braine-l'AlleudWallonia39 km N19°9°62 mm

The Almanac · Thuin Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Thuin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°71 mm17 km/h8 h 29 min✦
February7°1°65 mm16 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March11°3°62 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°5°50 mm14 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
May18°8°64 mm13 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°68 mm12 km/h16 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°73 mm11 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
August24°13°74 mm11 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
September20°10°59 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°70 mm14 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November10°4°75 mm15 km/h8 h 54 min✦
December7°2°89 mm17 km/h8 h 2 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thuin in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thuin in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Thuin?

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

How long are the days in Thuin in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 2 min in December to 16 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Thuin in May?

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

What should I pack for Thuin in May?

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

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