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Albion Weather in May

Albion in May

The short of it: Albion in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 21° · rain 112 mm · daylight 11 h 10 min

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

Thirty years of records give Albion an average May high of 28°, a low of 21° and some 112 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 10 min in mid-May, 29 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Albion runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Petite Rivière, 4 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Albion, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 29 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 10 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Petite RivièreBlack River4 km ENE28°21°116 mm
BambousBlack River5 km S27°20°112 mm
RichelieuBlack River6 km ENE27°20°117 mm
Beau Bassin-Rose HillPlaines Wilhems7 km ESE26°19°116 mm
PaillesMoka9 km ENE27°20°117 mm
Quatre BornesPlaines Wilhems10 km SE26°19°115 mm
Port LouisPort Louis11 km ENE28°21°118 mm
MokaMoka11 km E25°19°122 mm

The Almanac · Albion Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Albion by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°245 mm13 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
February30°24°215 mm13 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March30°23°215 mm13 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°22°141 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May28°21°112 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June26°19°67 mm13 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July25°18°68 mm13 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
August25°18°79 mm12 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September26°19°52 mm15 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October27°20°52 mm13 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November28°21°62 mm12 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°135 mm12 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Albion in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Albion in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Albion?

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

How long are the days in Albion in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 10 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Albion in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Albion in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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