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Indaw Weather in May

Indaw in May

The short of it: Indaw in May averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 194 mm (7.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 18 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 73° · rain 7.6 in. · daylight 13 h 18 min

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

May in Indaw brings afternoons near 92° and nights around 73°, with about 7.6 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 7.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 18 min in mid-May, 37 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, Indaw runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Katha, 13 mi to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Indaw, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 2.6 in. more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 18 min
Average wind
2 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KathaSagaing Region13 mi ESE93°74°7.2 in.
KyauktanSagaing Region16 mi WNW92°73°8.0 in.
IngyiSagaing Region38 mi SE93°74°7.2 in.
ShweguKachin State41 mi E93°73°7.0 in.
MohnyinKachin State41 mi NNE91°72°7.7 in.
IngyinbinShan State42 mi SSE93°74°7.4 in.
Ngar Bat GyiKachin State42 mi E93°74°6.9 in.
Tha Yet KoneKachin State44 mi NNE91°72°7.7 in.

The Almanac · Indaw Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
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 7.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Indaw by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January79°52°0.4 in.1 mph10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
February85°54°0.4 in.2 mph11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
March90°62°0.6 in.2 mph11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April93°69°5.0 in.3 mph12 h 42 min✦
May92°73°7.6 in.2 mph13 h 18 min✦
June91°77°9.4 in.2 mph13 h 38 min✦✦
July90°77°8.2 in.2 mph13 h 30 min✦✦
August89°77°9.3 in.2 mph12 h 58 min✦✦
September90°76°9.4 in.2 mph12 h 15 min✦✦
October88°72°5.8 in.1 mph11 h 33 min✦✦
November85°64°0.8 in.1 mph10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
December80°55°0.4 in.1 mph10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Indaw in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Indaw in May?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 194 mm (7.6 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 7.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Indaw?

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

How long are the days in Indaw in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 39 min in December to 13 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Indaw in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Indaw in May?

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

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