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Oshie Weather in May

Oshie in May

The short of it: Oshie in May averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 19° · rain 190 mm · daylight 12 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & November

May in Oshie brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 19°, with about 190 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 24 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 December and November.

Against its neighbours, Oshie runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Mbengwi, 19 km to the SE, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Oshie, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 29 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 24 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MbengwiNorth-West19 km SE29°19°187 mm
BafutNorth-West26 km E29°19°184 mm
BaliNorth-West31 km SSE28°19°184 mm
BatiboNorth-West32 km S29°20°196 mm
BamendaNorth-West36 km ESE29°19°184 mm
WumNorth-West36 km NE29°20°187 mm
BabankiNorth-West42 km E27°18°173 mm
Mme-BafumenNorth-West46 km ENE27°18°176 mm

The Almanac · Oshie 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. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Oshie by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°8.0 mm6 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
February30°18°28 mm7 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
March29°19°102 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
April28°19°161 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
May27°19°190 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
June26°18°254 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
July25°17°341 mm5 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
August24°17°340 mm5 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
September25°17°392 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October26°17°231 mm5 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
November27°18°50 mm5 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
December29°17°5.0 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshie in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshie in May?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Oshie?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and November.

How long are the days in Oshie in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 46 min in December to 12 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Oshie in May?

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

What should I pack for Oshie in May?

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

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