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Štrpce Weather in May

Štrpce in May

The short of it: Štrpce in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 7° · rain 82 mm · daylight 14 h 34 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Štrpce an average May high of 19°, a low of 7° and some 82 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 82 mm.

The sun is up for about 14 h 34 min in mid-May, 75 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Štrpce runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ferizaj, 18 km to the NE, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Štrpce, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 34 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FerizajFerizaj18 km NE22°10°72 mm
FerizajFerizaj18 km NE22°10°72 mm
TearceTearce18 km S23°10°68 mm
KačanikFerizaj19 km E21°9°66 mm
Suva RekaPrizren21 km NW24°11°80 mm
ShtimeFerizaj22 km N21°9°78 mm
PrizrenPrizren24 km W24°12°78 mm
PrizrenPrizren24 km W24°12°78 mm

The Almanac · Štrpce Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 82 mm.

Climate of Štrpce by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-6°60 mm8 km/h9 h 25 min✦
February4°-4°57 mm9 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦
March9°-1°70 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April13°3°65 mm10 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
May19°7°82 mm9 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
June23°10°62 mm9 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July26°12°49 mm8 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
August26°12°47 mm8 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°65 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October15°5°70 mm8 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦
November9°1°73 mm8 km/h9 h 43 min✦
December3°-4°80 mm8 km/h9 h 6 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Štrpce in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Štrpce in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 82 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Štrpce?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Štrpce in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 6 min in December to 15 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Štrpce in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Štrpce in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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