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Sane Weather in May

Sane in May

The short of it: Sane in May averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 346 mm (13.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 2 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 13.6 in. · daylight 13 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sane an average May high of 92°, a low of 78° and some 13.6 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 13.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 2 min in mid-May, 28 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, Sane runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Kyaukpyu, 19 mi to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Sane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 12.5 in. more rain
Versus June
4° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 2 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyaukpyuRakhine19 mi NW92°78°10.4 in.
ManaungRakhine25 mi S92°78°17.2 in.
TaungupRakhine41 mi SE94°78°14.4 in.
AnnRakhine45 mi NNE94°76°9.8 in.
NgapaliRakhine66 mi SE92°77°13.0 in.
ThandweRakhine66 mi SE93°77°12.8 in.
SittweRakhine84 mi NW92°77°14.9 in.
ThayetmyoMagway95 mi E98°79°5.1 in.

The Almanac · Sane 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 13.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Sane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°60°0.1 in.4 mph11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
February86°62°0.04 in.3 mph11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
March90°69°0.2 in.4 mph11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April94°75°1.1 in.5 mph12 h 34 min✦✦✦
May92°78°13.6 in.5 mph13 h 2 min✦
June88°76°33.7 in.4 mph13 h 17 min✦✦
July87°76°42.0 in.5 mph13 h 11 min✦✦
August87°76°29.8 in.4 mph12 h 47 min✦✦
September88°75°20.7 in.3 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October90°76°9.0 in.3 mph11 h 40 min✦✦
November88°72°1.6 in.3 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
December84°64°0.6 in.3 mph10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sane in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sane in May?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 346 mm (13.6 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 13.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sane?

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

How long are the days in Sane in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 59 min in December to 13 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Sane in May?

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

What should I pack for Sane in May?

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

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