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Hitiaa Weather in May

Hitiaa in May

The short of it: Hitiaa in May averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 21° · rain 135 mm · daylight 11 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Hitiaa an average May high of 27°, a low of 21° and some 135 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 18 min in mid-May, 25 minutes less than a month before.

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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Hitiaa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Mahaena, 4 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Hitiaa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 28 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 18 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MahaenaOther4 km NNW28°21°124 mm
FaoneÎles du Vent8 km S27°21°137 mm
TiareiOther8 km NNW27°21°130 mm
AfaahitiÎles du Vent16 km S28°21°135 mm
PueuÎles du Vent17 km SSE28°21°132 mm
TaunoaÎles du Vent18 km SSW28°22°142 mm
TohautuÎles du Vent18 km S28°21°137 mm
VairaoÎles du Vent20 km S26°20°130 mm

The Almanac · Hitiaa 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 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Hitiaa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°255 mm16 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February29°22°219 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
March29°22°165 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April28°22°163 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
May27°21°135 mm17 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
June26°20°133 mm18 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
July25°19°122 mm19 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August26°19°127 mm18 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
September26°19°152 mm19 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October27°20°146 mm17 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November28°21°184 mm17 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December28°22°246 mm16 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hitiaa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hitiaa in May?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Hitiaa?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Hitiaa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 5 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Hitiaa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hitiaa in May?

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

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