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Picos Weather in May

Picos in May

The short of it: Picos in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 21 °C (71 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 21° · rain 23 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

May in Picos brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 21°, with about 23 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 7th 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. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Picos runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Sussuapara, 12 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Picos, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 64 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SussuaparaPiauí12 km NE32°22°23 mm
GeminianoPiauí15 km SE32°21°20 mm
Santana do PiauíPiauí15 km NNW30°20°28 mm
BocainaPiauí22 km NE32°21°24 mm
São José do PiauíPiauí23 km N30°20°30 mm
Dom Expedito LopesPiauí23 km NW31°20°26 mm
Aroeiras do ItaimPiauí25 km SSW33°22°17 mm
PaquetáPiauí26 km W31°21°22 mm

The Almanac · Picos Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Picos by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°22°124 mm4 km/h12 h 29 min✦
February33°22°128 mm4 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
March32°22°149 mm3 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April32°22°87 mm4 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
May32°21°23 mm4 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June32°20°10 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July33°19°4.0 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
August34°19°1.0 mm5 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
September35°21°3.0 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
October36°22°15 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
November36°23°40 mm5 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
December35°23°73 mm4 km/h12 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Picos in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Picos in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 21 °C (71 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Picos?

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

How long are the days in Picos 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 Picos in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Picos in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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