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Rae Weather in May

Rae in May

The short of it: Rae in May averages a high of 15 °C (60 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 16 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 5° · rain 33 mm · daylight 16 h 58 min

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

May in Rae brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 5°, with about 33 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Rae runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Peetri, 2 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Rae, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 58 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PeetriHarjumaa2 km WNW15°5°33 mm
JärvekülaHarjumaa3 km WSW15°5°33 mm
JüriHarjumaa4 km SE16°5°34 mm
LasnamäeHarjumaa5 km N16°5°32 mm
LooHarjumaa7 km NE16°5°33 mm
KesklinnHarjumaa7 km NW15°6°32 mm
MännikuHarjumaa8 km W15°6°33 mm
TallinnHarjumaa8 km NW15°6°32 mm

The Almanac · Rae Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Rae by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°52 mm16 km/h6 h 49 min✦
February-1°-6°39 mm15 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
March3°-4°36 mm14 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April9°1°33 mm14 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
May15°5°33 mm14 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°67 mm13 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°68 mm12 km/h17 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°75 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September16°8°60 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°76 mm15 km/h10 h 1 min✦
November4°0°64 mm16 km/h7 h 30 min✦✦
December1°-3°60 mm17 km/h6 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rae in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rae in May?

Days average 15 °C (60 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rae?

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

How long are the days in Rae in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 6 min in December to 18 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Rae in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rae in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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