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Smārde Weather in May

Smārde in May

The short of it: Smārde in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 16 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 41 mm · daylight 16 h 27 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & July

May in Smārde brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 27 min in mid-May, 137 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Smārde runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Milzkalne, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Smārde, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 27 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MilzkalneTukums Municipality7 km WNW17°6°42 mm
TukumsTukums Municipality11 km W17°6°42 mm
RagaciemsTukums Municipality12 km NE16°7°42 mm
TīreļiOther20 km SE17°6°44 mm
EngureTukums Municipality24 km NNW16°6°41 mm
KalnciemsOther24 km SE17°6°44 mm
JūrmalaJūrmala26 km E16°7°44 mm
JaunpilsTukums Municipality32 km SW17°6°41 mm

The Almanac · Smārde Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Smārde by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-4°37 mm16 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦✦
February0°-5°30 mm15 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
March4°-2°29 mm13 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April12°2°34 mm13 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°41 mm13 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°11°59 mm12 km/h17 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°68 mm11 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August22°12°74 mm11 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
September17°9°56 mm13 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°63 mm14 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
November5°1°52 mm15 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦
December0°-3°41 mm15 km/h6 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Smārde in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Smārde in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Smārde?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Smārde in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 45 min in December to 17 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Smārde in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Smārde in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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