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Fortuna Weather in May

Fortuna in May

The short of it: Fortuna in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 21° · rain 55 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fortuna an average May high of 32°, a low of 21° and some 55 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-May.

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

Against its neighbours, Fortuna runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Jatobá, 12 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Fortuna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 122 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JatobáMaranhão12 km SW32°21°57 mm
São Domingos do MaranhãoMaranhão31 km NW32°21°62 mm
Governador Luiz RochaMaranhão31 km NNE32°21°70 mm
ColinasMaranhão34 km SSW32°21°60 mm
Buriti BravoMaranhão38 km ESE31°21°66 mm
Governador Eugênio BarrosMaranhão47 km NNW32°21°78 mm
Santa Filomena do MaranhãoMaranhão51 km WNW32°21°67 mm
Senador Alexandre CostaMaranhão54 km NNE32°21°86 mm

The Almanac · Fortuna Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Fortuna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°156 mm3 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
February31°21°161 mm3 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
March31°21°215 mm3 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April31°21°177 mm3 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
May32°21°55 mm3 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
June32°20°13 mm4 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
July33°19°5.0 mm3 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August35°20°2.0 mm4 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
September36°22°15 mm4 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
October36°23°30 mm4 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
November35°23°63 mm3 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
December34°22°96 mm3 km/h12 h 27 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fortuna in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fortuna in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Fortuna?

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

How long are the days in Fortuna in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 47 min in June to 12 h 27 min in December.

Does it snow in Fortuna in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fortuna in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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