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Hof Weather in May

Hof in May

The short of it: Hof in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 17 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 3° · rain 63 mm · daylight 17 h 15 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

May in Hof brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 3°, with about 63 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 3°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 15 min in mid-May, 164 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Hof runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Kirkenær, 11 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Hof, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 23 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 15 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KirkenærInnlandet11 km S16°4°63 mm
VålerInnlandet17 km NW16°3°62 mm
SandInnlandet32 km SW15°4°61 mm
RoverudInnlandet33 km S16°4°64 mm
SkarnesInnlandet38 km SSW15°4°61 mm
KongsvingerInnlandet40 km S15°4°63 mm
SpetalenInnlandet42 km S15°4°62 mm
ElverumInnlandet44 km NW16°3°63 mm

The Almanac · Hof Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 3°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Hof by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°49 mm7 km/h6 h 31 min✦
February-2°-10°38 mm8 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
March4°-6°36 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
April10°-1°40 mm8 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May16°3°63 mm8 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
June20°8°78 mm9 km/h19 h 1 min✦✦✦
July22°10°83 mm7 km/h18 h 15 min✦✦✦
August21°9°92 mm7 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
September15°5°70 mm7 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October8°1°78 mm7 km/h9 h 55 min✦
November2°-3°72 mm7 km/h7 h 14 min✦
December-2°-8°56 mm6 km/h5 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hof in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hof in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 3°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Hof?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Hof in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 15 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 44 min in December to 19 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Hof in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hof in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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