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Central Weather in May

Central in May

The short of it: Central in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 11 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 11 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Central an average May high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 36 min in mid-May, 15 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Central runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Jussara, 19 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Central, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 35 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 36 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JussaraBahia19 km ENE30°17°8.0 mm
Presidente DutraBahia22 km SE30°17°6.0 mm
UibaíBahia22 km S29°17°7.0 mm
São GabrielBahia28 km ESE29°17°8.0 mm
IrecêBahia34 km SE29°17°8.0 mm
Itaguaçu da BahiaBahia34 km WNW32°18°5.0 mm
LapãoBahia41 km SE28°16°8.0 mm
IbititáBahia48 km SSE29°16°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Central Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Central by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°19°94 mm5 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
February31°19°85 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
March31°19°83 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April31°18°42 mm6 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May30°17°7.0 mm7 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June30°15°2.0 mm7 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
July29°14°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August30°15°1.0 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September32°17°2.0 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October33°18°24 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
November32°19°92 mm7 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
December31°19°84 mm6 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Central in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Central in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Central?

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

How long are the days in Central in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 29 min in June to 12 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Central in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Central in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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