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Tarrafas Weather in May

Tarrafas in May

The short of it: Tarrafas in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 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 30° · low 21° · rain 57 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tarrafas an average May high of 30°, a low of 21° and some 57 mm of rain. Tarrafas's coldest stretch of the year, 30° by day and 21° by night. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 5th 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. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Tarrafas runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Saboeiro, 23 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Tarrafas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 69 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SaboeiroCeará23 km NW30°21°54 mm
AssaréCeará25 km SSW29°20°44 mm
Antonina do NorteCeará27 km WSW30°21°45 mm
JucásCeará31 km NE30°21°78 mm
CariúsCeará34 km ENE30°21°76 mm
Farias BritoCeará34 km SE30°21°52 mm
AltaneiraCeará35 km S28°19°54 mm
AiuabaCeará42 km WNW29°20°44 mm

The Almanac · Tarrafas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Tarrafas's coldest stretch of the year, 30° by day and 21° by night. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Tarrafas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°22°104 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
February31°22°120 mm5 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
March30°21°184 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°21°126 mm5 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
May30°21°57 mm5 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
June30°20°29 mm7 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July31°20°10 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
August32°20°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September33°21°4.0 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
October34°22°14 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
November34°22°18 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
December33°22°39 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tarrafas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tarrafas in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Tarrafas's coldest stretch of the year, 30° by day and 21° by night. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tarrafas?

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

How long are the days in Tarrafas 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 Tarrafas in May?

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

What should I pack for Tarrafas in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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