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Gelemso Weather in May

Gelemso in May

The short of it: Gelemso in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 14° · rain 109 mm · daylight 12 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gelemso an average May high of 28°, a low of 14° and some 109 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 31 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and November.

Against its neighbours, Gelemso runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Bedēsa, 31 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Gelemso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 31 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BedēsaOromiya31 km ENE28°15°105 mm
ĀwashĀfar43 km WNW36°20°44 mm
Āsbe TeferīOromiya49 km NE29°15°98 mm
Mī’ēsoOromiya53 km NNE33°18°70 mm
MetahāraOromiya67 km W36°20°39 mm
HīrnaOromiya78 km NE27°13°112 mm
DederOromiya116 km ENE24°10°130 mm
Welench’ītīOromiya120 km W32°15°47 mm
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The Almanac · Gelemso 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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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Gelemso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°11°14 mm6 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°12°20 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°14°55 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April28°15°116 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
May28°14°109 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
June29°15°64 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°137 mm8 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
August26°15°161 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
September27°15°88 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
October27°13°68 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
November26°11°33 mm6 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°11°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gelemso in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gelemso in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Gelemso?

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

How long are the days in Gelemso in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 37 min in December to 12 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Gelemso in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gelemso in May?

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

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