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Belawan Weather in May

Belawan in May

The short of it: Belawan in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 216 mm · daylight 12 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Belawan an average May high of 32°, a low of 23° and some 216 mm of rain. No month in Belawan runs warmer: highs about 32°. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 17 min in mid-May.

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 December and November.

Against its neighbours, Belawan runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Labuhan Deli, 13 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Belawan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 37 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 17 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Labuhan DeliNorth Sumatra13 km NNW32°23°217 mm
MedanNorth Sumatra21 km S33°23°227 mm
SunggalNorth Sumatra23 km SSW32°23°231 mm
PercutNorth Sumatra26 km SE32°23°218 mm
StabatNorth Sumatra26 km W32°23°239 mm
BinjaiNorth Sumatra29 km SW32°23°245 mm
Deli TuaNorth Sumatra30 km S33°23°234 mm
PerbaunganNorth Sumatra38 km SE32°23°224 mm

The Almanac · Belawan 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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No month in Belawan runs warmer: highs about 32°. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Belawan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°159 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
February31°23°108 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
March32°23°134 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April32°23°179 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May32°23°216 mm6 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
June32°23°175 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
July31°23°159 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
August31°23°201 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
September31°23°287 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October30°23°350 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November30°23°295 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
December30°22°237 mm7 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belawan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belawan in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain over the month. No month in Belawan runs warmer: highs about 32°. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Belawan?

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

How long are the days in Belawan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 17 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Belawan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belawan in May?

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

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