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Denton Weather in May

Denton in May

The short of it: Denton in May averages a high of 39 °C (102 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 12 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 24° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 12 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Denton an average May high of 39°, a low of 24° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 45 min in mid-May, 20 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Denton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Brikama Ba, 4 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Denton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 45 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Brikama BaCentral River4 km N39°24°4.0 mm
Brikama NdingCentral River4 km N39°24°4.0 mm
SarujaCentral River6 km NNE39°24°4.0 mm
JakhalyCentral River7 km NNW39°24°4.0 mm
PataKolda8 km SSW40°24°4.0 mm
SukutaCentral River13 km N39°24°4.0 mm
Sinchu BallaCentral River16 km NW39°23°3.0 mm
JakabaCentral River18 km NNE38°24°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Denton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Denton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°16°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
February37°18°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March39°20°0.0 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April40°22°0.0 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May39°24°4.0 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June36°25°58 mm8 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
July33°24°160 mm7 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
August31°23°209 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September32°23°168 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October34°23°50 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
November36°20°3.0 mm5 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December35°16°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Denton in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Denton in May?

Days average 39 °C (102 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Denton?

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

How long are the days in Denton in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 20 min in December to 12 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Denton in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Denton in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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