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Gwa Weather in May

Gwa in May

The short of it: Gwa in May averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 92° · low 78° · rain 12.4 in. · daylight 12 h 57 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Gwa brings afternoons near 92° and nights around 78°, with about 12.4 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 12.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 min in mid-May, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Gwa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Kyeintali, 29 mi to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Gwa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 11.5 in. more rain
Versus June
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyeintaliRakhine29 mi NNW93°78°11.9 in.
KyonpyawAyeyarwady45 mi ESE94°77°10.7 in.
IngabuAyeyarwady48 mi ENE95°77°8.8 in.
PatheinAyeyarwady57 mi S92°78°11.7 in.
HinthadaAyeyarwady58 mi E95°77°8.5 in.
ThandweRakhine62 mi NNW93°77°12.8 in.
ZalunAyeyarwady65 mi E95°77°9.1 in.
MyanaungAyeyarwady68 mi NE96°78°7.1 in.

The Almanac · Gwa 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 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 12.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Gwa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January87°62°0.2 in.3 mph11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
February90°64°0.0 in.3 mph11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
March93°69°0.3 in.4 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April95°76°0.9 in.4 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May92°78°12.4 in.6 mph12 h 57 min✦
June87°76°32.0 in.4 mph13 h 10 min✦✦
July85°76°39.0 in.4 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
August85°76°34.9 in.4 mph12 h 43 min✦✦
September87°76°20.4 in.4 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October90°76°7.7 in.3 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November90°73°1.5 in.3 mph11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
December87°67°0.4 in.4 mph11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gwa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gwa in May?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 12.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Gwa?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Gwa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 5 min in December to 13 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Gwa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gwa in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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