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Saba Weather in May

Saba in May

The short of it: Saba in May averages a high of 36 °C (98 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 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 36° · low 22° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Saba an average May high of 36°, a low of 22° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 7th 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, Saba runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Nema Kunku, 35 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Saba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 45 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nema KunkuWestern35 km SSE37°22°2.0 mm
Keur MadiabelKaolack37 km N38°22°2.0 mm
Nioro du RipKaolack37 km NE38°22°1.0 mm
Karang PosteFatick42 km WNW35°22°1.0 mm
LaminNorth Bank45 km WSW34°22°2.0 mm
NdofaneKaolack46 km NNE38°22°1.0 mm
FarafenniNorth Bank49 km E39°22°2.0 mm
NdiamakoutaSédhiou50 km ESE38°23°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Saba 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 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Saba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February35°18°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March37°19°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April37°20°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May36°22°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June35°24°44 mm11 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
July33°24°152 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
August32°24°270 mm9 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September32°23°184 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October34°24°55 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
November34°21°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December33°17°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saba in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saba in May?

Days average 36 °C (98 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Saba?

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

How long are the days in Saba 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 Saba in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saba in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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