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Río Weather in May

Río in May

The short of it: Río in May averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 13° · rain 30 mm · daylight 14 h 14 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

May in Río brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 13°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 25°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 14 min in mid-May, 65 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Río runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ágios Vasíleios, 3 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Río, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 14 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ágios VasíleiosWest Greece3 km NE24°13°31 mm
AntirrioWest Greece4 km NNW25°13°30 mm
PátraWest Greece7 km SW25°14°30 mm
NáfpaktosWest Greece11 km NNE24°13°36 mm
SaraváliWest Greece12 km S23°12°37 mm
OvriáWest Greece13 km SSW24°13°30 mm
ParalíaWest Greece13 km SSW25°13°27 mm
MindilóglionWest Greece14 km SSW25°13°27 mm

The Almanac · Río Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 25°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Río by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°4°86 mm11 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
February14°5°82 mm12 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
March16°7°64 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April20°9°40 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°13°30 mm10 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°17°15 mm11 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
July33°20°8.0 mm12 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
August33°20°9.0 mm12 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
September29°16°43 mm11 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°13°72 mm10 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
November19°9°103 mm10 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
December15°6°95 mm11 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Río in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Río in May?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 25°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Río?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Río in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 31 min in December to 14 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Río in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Río in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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