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Ipan Weather in May

Ipan in May

The short of it: Ipan in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 25° · rain 114 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Ipan brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 25°, with about 114 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-May, 19 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Ipan runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Talofofo Village, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Ipan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 20 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Talofofo VillageTalofofo1 km W31°25°114 mm
Yona VillageYona6 km N31°25°117 mm
Inarajan VillageInarajan9 km SSW31°25°109 mm
Chalan Pago-Ordot VillageChalan Pago-Ordot10 km N31°25°120 mm
Santa Rita VillageSanta Rita11 km WNW31°25°120 mm
Mangilao VillageMangilao11 km NNE31°25°122 mm
Agat VillageAgat12 km WNW31°25°116 mm
Sinajana VillageSinajana12 km N31°25°126 mm

The Almanac · Ipan 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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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Ipan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°24°122 mm22 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦
February29°24°92 mm22 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
March30°24°88 mm20 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
April31°25°94 mm19 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
May31°25°114 mm17 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
June31°25°168 mm17 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
July31°25°274 mm15 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
August30°24°452 mm15 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September30°24°377 mm13 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October30°25°350 mm14 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
November30°25°227 mm18 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦
December30°25°157 mm21 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ipan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ipan in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ipan?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Ipan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 20 min in December to 12 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Ipan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ipan in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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