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Thandwe Weather in May

Thandwe in May

The short of it: Thandwe in May averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 325 mm (12.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 0 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 93° · low 77° · rain 12.8 in. · daylight 13 h 0 min

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

May in Thandwe brings afternoons near 93° and nights around 77°, with about 12.8 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 93° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 12.8 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 0 min in mid-May, 27 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, Thandwe runs about middling and drier than most in May. Ngapali, 3 mi to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Thandwe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 11.9 in. more rain
Versus June
5° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 0 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgapaliRakhine3 mi SW92°77°13.0 in.
TaungupRakhine28 mi NNW94°78°14.4 in.
KyeintaliRakhine33 mi SSE93°78°11.9 in.
ManaungRakhine50 mi WNW92°78°17.2 in.
PyayBago Region61 mi ENE96°78°6.3 in.
GwaRakhine62 mi SSE92°78°12.4 in.
MyanaungAyeyarwady64 mi E96°78°7.1 in.
SaneRakhine66 mi NW92°78°13.6 in.

The Almanac · Thandwe 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 93° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 12.8 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Thandwe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January87°58°0.1 in.3 mph11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
February91°59°0.04 in.3 mph11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
March93°67°0.1 in.3 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April96°74°0.9 in.4 mph12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May93°77°12.8 in.5 mph13 h 0 min✦
June88°76°48.2 in.4 mph13 h 14 min✦✦
July86°76°55.7 in.4 mph13 h 8 min✦✦
August86°76°51.0 in.4 mph12 h 45 min✦✦
September89°76°26.1 in.3 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October91°75°8.3 in.3 mph11 h 41 min✦✦
November91°71°1.5 in.3 mph11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December88°63°0.4 in.3 mph11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thandwe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thandwe in May?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 325 mm (12.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 93° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 12.8 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Thandwe?

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

How long are the days in Thandwe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 1 min in December to 13 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Thandwe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thandwe in May?

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

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