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May Weather in December

May in December

The short of it: May in December averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 10 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 13° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 10 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give May an average December high of 30°, a low of 13° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 42 min in mid-December, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 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 December. Bhachāu, 16 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in May, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 42 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BhachāuGujarat16 km SSW30°13°1.0 mm
RāparGujarat30 km ENE29°12°1.0 mm
GalpadarGujarat46 km SW30°13°1.0 mm
GāndhīdhāmGujarat47 km SW29°14°1.0 mm
KāndlaGujarat48 km SSW28°14°1.0 mm
AnjārGujarat52 km SW30°13°2.0 mm
AntarjalGujarat53 km SW30°13°2.0 mm
MāliyaGujarat53 km SE30°13°1.0 mm

The Almanac · May Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. 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 December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in May in December?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit May?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in May in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 10 h 42 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 13 h 34 min.

Does it snow in May in December?

Hardly — December nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for May in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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