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May Weather in August

May in August

The short of it: May in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 25° · rain 150 mm · daylight 12 h 56 min

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

August in May brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 25°, with about 150 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 56 min in mid-August, 30 minutes less than a month before.

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

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

August in May, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 111 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 56 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BhachāuGujarat16 km SSW32°26°138 mm
RāparGujarat30 km ENE32°25°166 mm
GalpadarGujarat46 km SW32°26°128 mm
GāndhīdhāmGujarat47 km SW32°26°127 mm
KāndlaGujarat48 km SSW31°25°126 mm
AnjārGujarat52 km SW32°25°146 mm
AntarjalGujarat53 km SW32°26°141 mm
MāliyaGujarat53 km SE32°26°168 mm

The Almanac · May Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 2nd 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 August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in May in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit May?

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

How long are the days in May in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 56 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 42 min in December to 13 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in May in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for May in August?

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

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