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Shonē Weather in May

Shonē in May

The short of it: Shonē in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 27 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 27° · low 13° · rain 148 mm · daylight 12 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Shonē an average May high of 27°, a low of 13° and some 148 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 148 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 27 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, 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, Shonē runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Duramē, 13 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Shonē, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 32 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 27 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DuramēCentral Ethiopia Regional State13 km NNW26°12°146 mm
ShantoSouth Ethiopia Regional State16 km SW27°13°159 mm
ShinshichoCentral Ethiopia Regional State21 km WNW27°13°152 mm
BodītīSouth Ethiopia Regional State21 km SSW27°13°161 mm
DamboyaCentral Ethiopia Regional State24 km N25°11°136 mm
K’olītoCentral Ethiopia Regional State25 km NE28°13°130 mm
BadessaSouth Ethiopia Regional State29 km S28°15°146 mm
ĀrekaSouth Ethiopia Regional State29 km WSW28°14°159 mm

The Almanac · Shonē Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 148 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Shonē by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°11°35 mm6 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
February31°12°33 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
March30°12°93 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
April28°13°116 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
May27°13°148 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
June25°13°107 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
July24°13°154 mm5 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
August24°13°171 mm5 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
September26°13°140 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October27°12°84 mm5 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
November28°11°53 mm4 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December29°10°19 mm4 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shonē in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shonē in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 148 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Shonē?

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

How long are the days in Shonē in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 43 min in December to 12 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Shonē in May?

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

What should I pack for Shonē in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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