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Setsan Weather in May

Setsan in May

The short of it: Setsan in May averages a high of 34 °C (94 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 316 mm (12.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 94° · low 78° · rain 12.4 in. · daylight 12 h 55 min

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

May in Setsan brings afternoons near 94° and nights around 78°, with about 12.4 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 94° 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 55 min in mid-May, 25 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 December and January.

Against its neighbours, Setsan runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Set Ka Lay, 0 mi to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Setsan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° colder, 10.7 in. more rain
Versus June
6° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
4 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Set Ka LayYangon0 mi N94°78°12.4 in.
KyimyindineYangon1 mi E94°78°12.4 in.
SangyoungYangon1 mi ESE94°78°12.8 in.
MyenigonYangon1 mi ESE94°78°12.8 in.
AhloneYangon2 mi SSE94°78°12.9 in.
NyaungYangon2 mi NW94°78°12.3 in.
YangonYangon3 mi E94°78°12.8 in.
Shan ChaungYangon4 mi NNW94°78°12.3 in.

The Almanac · Setsan 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 94° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 12.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Setsan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January91°65°0.08 in.4 mph11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February95°66°0.08 in.4 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March98°71°0.7 in.4 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April99°76°1.8 in.4 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦
May94°78°12.4 in.4 mph12 h 55 min✦
June88°77°19.7 in.5 mph13 h 7 min✦✦
July86°76°23.6 in.4 mph13 h 2 min✦✦
August86°76°21.8 in.4 mph12 h 41 min✦✦
September87°76°13.9 in.4 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October90°76°7.1 in.3 mph11 h 44 min✦✦
November92°73°1.6 in.3 mph11 h 19 min✦✦✦
December90°67°0.6 in.4 mph11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Setsan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Setsan in May?

Days average 34 °C (94 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 316 mm (12.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 94° 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 Setsan?

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

How long are the days in Setsan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 8 min in December to 13 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Setsan in May?

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

What should I pack for Setsan in May?

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

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