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Ridala Weather in May

Ridala in May

The short of it: Ridala in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 16 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 29 mm · daylight 16 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ridala an average May high of 17°, a low of 7° and some 29 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 17°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 51 min in mid-May, 150 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Ridala runs about middling and drier than most in May. Uuemõisa, 7 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ridala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 51 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UuemõisaLääne7 km NNW17°7°30 mm
HaapsaluLääne8 km NNW17°7°30 mm
TaeblaLääne12 km NE18°6°32 mm
LihulaPärnumaa25 km SSE18°6°31 mm
TurbaHarjumaa42 km ENE16°6°33 mm
OrissaareSaare47 km SW16°7°32 mm
MärjamaaRaplamaa47 km E16°6°35 mm
RiisipereHarjumaa48 km NE16°6°34 mm

The Almanac · Ridala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 17°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Ridala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°40 mm17 km/h6 h 57 min✦✦
February-1°-6°34 mm16 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦
March3°-4°30 mm15 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
April10°1°28 mm14 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
May17°7°29 mm14 km/h16 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°10°52 mm14 km/h18 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July23°14°61 mm13 km/h17 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
August22°13°75 mm12 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
September17°9°58 mm14 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
October11°5°72 mm15 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November5°1°63 mm17 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦
December1°-3°50 mm17 km/h6 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ridala in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ridala in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 17°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ridala?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Ridala in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 15 min in December to 18 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Ridala in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ridala in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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