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Catingueira Weather in May

Catingueira in May

The short of it: Catingueira in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 21° · rain 119 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Catingueira brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 21°, with about 119 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Catingueira runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Olho d'Água, 19 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Catingueira, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 63 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Olho d'ÁguaParaíba19 km SW29°21°110 mm
Santa TeresinhaParaíba20 km ENE29°22°90 mm
MaltaParaíba26 km NNE30°22°80 mm
São BentinhoParaíba29 km NNW30°22°93 mm
ImaculadaParaíba31 km SSE25°18°95 mm
Santa TerezinhaPernambuco31 km SSE25°17°97 mm
MaturéiaParaíba32 km ESE25°17°96 mm
PiancóParaíba36 km WSW30°21°102 mm

The Almanac · Catingueira Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Catingueira by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°122 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
February32°22°140 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
March31°22°213 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April31°22°182 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
May29°21°119 mm6 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
June27°20°50 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July28°19°26 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°19°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°20°4.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October32°21°7.0 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
November32°21°9.0 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
December33°22°28 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Catingueira in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Catingueira in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Catingueira?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Catingueira in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 43 min in June to 12 h 32 min in December.

Does it snow in Catingueira in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Catingueira in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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