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Contern Weather in May

Contern in May

The short of it: Contern in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 15 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 66 mm · daylight 15 h 20 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Contern an average May high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 20 min in mid-May, 100 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; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Contern runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Bonnevoie-Sud, 6 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Contern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 20 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bonnevoie-SudLuxembourg6 km WNW19°9°66 mm
LuxembourgLuxembourg7 km WNW19°9°66 mm
BelairLuxembourg9 km WNW19°9°65 mm
DudelangeEsch-sur-Alzette15 km SW19°9°66 mm
Esch-sur-AlzetteEsch-sur-Alzette20 km WSW19°8°66 mm
ThionvilleGrand Est25 km S20°9°61 mm
YutzGrand Est25 km S20°9°61 mm
KonzRheinland-Pfalz28 km ENE20°9°61 mm

The Almanac · Contern Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Contern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°72 mm14 km/h8 h 35 min✦
February6°-1°62 mm14 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March10°2°59 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°5°46 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May19°8°66 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°64 mm10 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°67 mm11 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August24°13°64 mm10 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°62 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°82 mm12 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November8°3°74 mm12 km/h8 h 59 min✦
December5°0°96 mm14 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Contern in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Contern in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Contern?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Contern in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Contern in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Contern in May?

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

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