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Mataraca Weather in May

Mataraca in May

The short of it: Mataraca in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 260 mm (10.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 22° · rain 260 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & November

Thirty years of records give Mataraca an average May high of 30°, a low of 22° and some 260 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 260 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and November.

Against its neighbours, Mataraca runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Baía da Traição, 16 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Mataraca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 34 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Baía da TraiçãoParaíba16 km SE30°22°264 mm
MarcaçãoParaíba19 km SSE30°22°268 mm
Rio TintoParaíba23 km S30°22°250 mm
Pedro VelhoRio Grande do Norte26 km NW30°22°191 mm
CanguaretamaRio Grande do Norte26 km NNW30°22°220 mm
Baía FormosaRio Grande do Norte26 km N30°22°240 mm
JacaraúParaíba27 km W29°21°168 mm
MamanguapeParaíba28 km SSW30°22°218 mm

The Almanac · Mataraca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 260 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Mataraca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°87 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
February32°22°107 mm10 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
March32°22°160 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April31°22°226 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
May30°22°260 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
June29°21°318 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
July28°20°283 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
August29°20°128 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
September30°20°73 mm13 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
October31°21°25 mm13 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November32°21°33 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
December32°22°34 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mataraca in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mataraca in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 260 mm (10.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 260 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mataraca?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and November.

How long are the days in Mataraca in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 44 min in June to 12 h 30 min in December.

Does it snow in Mataraca in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mataraca in May?

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

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