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Haljala Weather in May

Haljala in May

The short of it: Haljala in May averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 16 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 4° · rain 38 mm · daylight 16 h 58 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & September

May in Haljala brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 4°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 58 min in mid-May, 154 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Haljala runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Hulja, 9 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Haljala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 58 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuljaLääne-Virumaa9 km SSW16°4°38 mm
RakvereLääne-Virumaa11 km SSE16°4°38 mm
KadrinaLääne-Virumaa13 km SSW16°4°37 mm
SõmeruLääne-Virumaa13 km SE16°4°38 mm
KundaLääne-Virumaa16 km ENE15°4°37 mm
KundaLääne-Virumaa17 km ENE15°4°37 mm
VinniLääne-Virumaa18 km SSE16°4°39 mm
PajustiLääne-Virumaa20 km SSE16°4°39 mm

The Almanac · Haljala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Haljala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°43 mm15 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦
February-2°-7°34 mm14 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
March2°-6°32 mm13 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°0°30 mm13 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May16°4°38 mm12 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June20°9°71 mm12 km/h18 h 36 min✦✦✦
July24°13°66 mm11 km/h17 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August22°11°80 mm11 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September17°8°54 mm12 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°75 mm13 km/h10 h 1 min✦
November4°0°57 mm15 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦
December0°-4°47 mm16 km/h6 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Haljala in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Haljala in May?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Haljala?

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

How long are the days in Haljala in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 5 min in December to 18 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Haljala in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Haljala in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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