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Rich Weather in May

Rich in May

The short of it: Rich in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 13 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 13° · rain 14 mm · daylight 13 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Rich an average May high of 28°, a low of 13° and some 14 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 28°, with nights near 13°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 48 min in mid-May, 52 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Rich runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Errachidia, 37 km to the S, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Rich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 48 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ErrachidiaDrâa-Tafilalet37 km S31°17°11 mm
GourramaDrâa-Tafilalet41 km ENE28°14°15 mm
MideltBeni Mellal-Khenifra53 km NNW25°11°22 mm
AoufousDrâa-Tafilalet71 km SSE31°18°10 mm
TounfitDrâa-Tafilalet74 km WNW22°8°25 mm
GoulmimaDrâa-Tafilalet76 km SW29°16°9.0 mm
ZaydaDrâa-Tafilalet76 km NW25°10°26 mm
BoumiaBeni Mellal-Khenifra77 km NW24°9°26 mm

The Almanac · Rich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 28°, with nights near 13°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Rich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°0°11 mm11 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
February15°2°13 mm12 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
March19°6°13 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°10°13 mm17 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°13°14 mm17 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°18°7.0 mm17 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July37°21°3.0 mm12 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
August36°20°6.0 mm12 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
September30°16°12 mm15 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
October24°12°19 mm11 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
November18°5°14 mm9 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
December14°2°8.0 mm10 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rich in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rich in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 28°, with nights near 13°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rich?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Rich in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 3 min in December to 14 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Rich in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rich in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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