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May in April

The short of it: May in April averages a high of 39 °C (101 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 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 23° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 40 min

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

April in May brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 23°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-April, 43 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, May runs about middling and wetter than most in April. Bhachāu, 16 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in May, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus May
1° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BhachāuGujarat16 km SSW39°23°1.0 mm
RāparGujarat30 km ENE39°23°1.0 mm
GalpadarGujarat46 km SW38°23°1.0 mm
GāndhīdhāmGujarat47 km SW37°23°1.0 mm
KāndlaGujarat48 km SSW36°23°1.0 mm
AnjārGujarat52 km SW38°23°1.0 mm
AntarjalGujarat53 km SW38°23°1.0 mm
MāliyaGujarat53 km SE39°23°0.0 mm

The Almanac · May Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of May by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°11°1.0 mm6 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
February32°14°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
March36°19°2.0 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
April39°23°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
May40°26°1.0 mm11 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
June38°27°39 mm12 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
July34°26°261 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦
August32°25°150 mm10 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
September33°24°117 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦
October36°22°6.0 mm5 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
November34°17°2.0 mm4 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦
December30°13°1.0 mm5 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about May in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in May in April?

Days average 39 °C (101 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit May?

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

How long are the days in May in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 42 min in December to 13 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in May in April?

Hardly — April nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for May in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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