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Buhe Weather in May

Buhe in May

The short of it: Buhe in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 18° · rain 134 mm · daylight 13 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Buhe an average May high of 27°, a low of 18° and some 134 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 40 min in mid-May, 48 minutes more than a month before.

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 September and November.

Against its neighbours, Buhe runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Jingzhou, 8 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Buhe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 27 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 40 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JingzhouHubei8 km NNW27°18°133 mm
ZhijiangHubei48 km WNW27°18°130 mm
DuobaoHubei61 km NE27°18°128 mm
QianjiangHubei65 km ENE27°18°140 mm
XiulinHubei66 km SSE26°18°143 mm
ZhichengHubei70 km W27°18°131 mm
JingmenHubei83 km N27°18°117 mm
JinshiHunan83 km SSW26°18°145 mm

The Almanac · Buhe 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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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Buhe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°1°29 mm7 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
February11°4°44 mm8 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
March16°8°70 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
April22°13°107 mm8 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦
May27°18°134 mm8 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
June30°22°150 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
July32°25°134 mm6 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦
August32°24°103 mm6 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
September28°20°68 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
October23°14°74 mm6 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
November16°9°59 mm7 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
December11°3°23 mm7 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Buhe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Buhe in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Buhe?

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

How long are the days in Buhe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 12 min in December to 14 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Buhe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Buhe in May?

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

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