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Congo Weather in May

Congo in May

The short of it: Congo in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 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 27° · low 19° · rain 88 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Congo an average May high of 27°, a low of 19° and some 88 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 88 mm.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, 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, Congo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Coxixola, 20 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Congo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CoxixolaParaíba20 km NNE27°19°63 mm
CaraúbasParaíba20 km ENE27°19°60 mm
CamalaúParaíba21 km WSW27°19°88 mm
SuméParaíba28 km WNW27°19°90 mm
JataúbaPernambuco28 km SE26°18°66 mm
São Domingos do CaririParaíba31 km NE27°20°55 mm
Serra BrancaParaíba35 km N27°19°51 mm
São João do TigreParaíba38 km SSW26°19°71 mm

The Almanac · Congo 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 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 88 mm.

Climate of Congo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°41 mm7 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
February30°19°46 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
March30°20°82 mm7 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April29°19°76 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
May27°19°88 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
June25°18°53 mm8 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July25°17°33 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°17°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°18°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°18°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
November30°19°4.0 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
December30°19°19 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Congo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Congo in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 88 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Congo?

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

How long are the days in Congo in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 40 min in June to 12 h 34 min in December.

Does it snow in Congo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Congo in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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