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Antanimena Weather in May

Antanimena in May

The short of it: Antanimena in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 11 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 14° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 11 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Antanimena an average May high of 32°, a low of 14° and some 6.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 0 min in mid-May, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Antanimena runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Betioky, 34 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Antanimena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 0 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BetiokyAtsimo-Andrefana34 km ESE32°13°7.0 mm
BehompyAtsimo-Andrefana42 km NW32°15°7.0 mm
AnakaoAtsimo-Andrefana48 km WSW32°15°8.0 mm
ToliaraAtsimo-Andrefana49 km WNW32°15°6.0 mm
SakarahaAtsimo-Andrefana85 km NNE33°13°6.0 mm
ItampoloAtsimo-Andrefana127 km S31°15°10 mm
AmpanihyAtsimo-Andrefana143 km SSE31°14°11 mm
BetezaAndroy144 km SE32°13°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Antanimena Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Antanimena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°22°192 mm13 km/h13 h 26 min✦
February34°22°119 mm15 km/h12 h 55 min✦
March35°22°74 mm12 km/h12 h 17 min✦
April34°19°14 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
May32°14°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June29°13°9.0 mm8 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
July28°12°4.0 mm10 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°13°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September33°15°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October35°18°12 mm12 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
November36°20°47 mm13 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
December35°22°98 mm13 km/h13 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Antanimena in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Antanimena in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Antanimena?

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

How long are the days in Antanimena in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 0 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 41 min in June to 13 h 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Antanimena in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Antanimena in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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