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Sohoa Weather in May

Sohoa in May

The short of it: Sohoa in May averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 47 mm · daylight 11 h 32 min

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

May in Sohoa brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 32 min in mid-May, 18 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Sohoa runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Chiconi, 1 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Sohoa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 50 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 32 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChiconiChiconi1 km SSE31°22°47 mm
KahaniOuangani3 km E30°21°52 mm
SadaSada3 km S31°22°47 mm
BarakaniOuangani3 km ESE30°21°50 mm
TsingoniTsingoni4 km N31°22°48 mm
OuanganiOuangani4 km SE30°21°50 mm
MiréréniTsingoni5 km NE30°21°51 mm
OngojouDembeni6 km ESE30°21°50 mm

The Almanac · Sohoa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Sohoa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°301 mm10 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
February30°24°228 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
March31°24°181 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April31°23°97 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
May31°22°47 mm11 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
June30°20°22 mm14 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July29°19°15 mm14 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°19°19 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°20°33 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°21°76 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
November30°22°98 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
December30°23°152 mm10 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sohoa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sohoa in May?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sohoa?

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

How long are the days in Sohoa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 22 min in June to 12 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Sohoa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sohoa in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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