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Dēra Weather in May

Dēra in May

The short of it: Dēra in May averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 13° · rain 66 mm · daylight 12 h 30 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & October

Thirty years of records give Dēra an average May high of 29°, a low of 13° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 30 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and October.

Against its neighbours, Dēra runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. ‘Alem T’ēna, 16 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Dēra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 30 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
‘Alem T’ēnaOromiya16 km SE29°13°59 mm
Mek’īOromiya28 km S28°13°72 mm
MojoOromiya36 km NE28°12°53 mm
WonjiOromiya41 km E29°14°49 mm
BishoftuOromiya42 km NNE27°13°64 mm
WenjīOromiya48 km E29°14°48 mm
NazrētOromiya49 km ENE29°13°48 mm
ĪteyaOromiya52 km SE26°11°71 mm

The Almanac · Dēra Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Dēra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°9°11 mm6 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°10°21 mm7 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°12°46 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April28°13°60 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May29°13°66 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June28°13°79 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
July25°13°166 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
August25°13°181 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°12°92 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October27°11°25 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°10°20 mm5 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
December27°9°5.0 mm5 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dēra in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dēra in May?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Dēra?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and October.

How long are the days in Dēra in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 38 min in December to 12 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Dēra in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dēra in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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