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Tiarei Weather in May

Tiarei in May

The short of it: Tiarei in May averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 130 mm (5.1 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 130 mm · daylight 11 h 18 min

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

May in Tiarei brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 21°, with about 130 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 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, Tiarei runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Mahaena, 4 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Tiarei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 37 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 SSE28°21°124 mm
HitiaaOther8 km SSE27°21°135 mm
FaoneÎles du Vent15 km S27°21°137 mm
MahinaÎles du Vent17 km W28°21°139 mm
ArueÎles du Vent21 km W29°21°141 mm
PiraeÎles du Vent23 km W30°22°143 mm
AfaahitiÎles du Vent23 km S28°21°135 mm
TaunoaÎles du Vent24 km S28°22°142 mm

The Almanac · Tiarei 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 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Tiarei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°255 mm16 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February29°22°222 mm17 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
March29°22°172 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April28°22°167 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
May27°21°130 mm17 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
June26°20°118 mm18 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
July25°19°105 mm19 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August26°19°105 mm18 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
September26°19°138 mm19 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October27°20°134 mm17 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November28°21°176 mm17 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December28°22°274 mm16 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tiarei in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tiarei in May?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tiarei?

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

How long are the days in Tiarei 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 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Tiarei in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tiarei in May?

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

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