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Švenčionys Weather in May

Švenčionys in May

The short of it: Švenčionys in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 16 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 62 mm · daylight 16 h 8 min

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

May in Švenčionys brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 6°, with about 62 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 8 min in mid-May, 126 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 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Švenčionys runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Švenčionėliai, 10 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Švenčionys, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 22 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 8 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ŠvenčionėliaiVilnius10 km WNW18°6°61 mm
LyntupyVitebsk13 km SE18°6°65 mm
IgnalinaUtena23 km N18°6°58 mm
PabradėVilnius31 km SW18°7°60 mm
SvirMinsk35 km SSE18°7°66 mm
VidzyVitebsk42 km NE19°6°60 mm
PastavyVitebsk43 km E18°6°65 mm
NarachMinsk43 km SE17°7°69 mm

The Almanac · Švenčionys Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Švenčionys by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°43 mm13 km/h7 h 43 min✦✦
February-1°-7°41 mm13 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
March4°-4°41 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April12°2°40 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
May18°6°62 mm11 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°71 mm10 km/h17 h 22 min✦✦✦
July24°12°79 mm9 km/h16 h 51 min✦✦✦
August23°11°82 mm9 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦
September17°7°50 mm10 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°60 mm12 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
November4°-1°50 mm13 km/h8 h 15 min✦✦
December-1°-5°46 mm13 km/h7 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Švenčionys in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Švenčionys in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Švenčionys?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Švenčionys in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 10 min in December to 17 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Švenčionys in May?

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

What should I pack for Švenčionys in May?

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

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