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Aija Weather in May

Aija in May

The short of it: Aija in May averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 2° · rain 16 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & October

May in Aija brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 2°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Aija runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Pira, 25 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Aija, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 44 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PiraAncash25 km NNW15°2°18 mm
HuarazAncash30 km NNE20°6°15 mm
CentenarioAncash31 km NNE20°6°15 mm
HuayllapampaAncash32 km SSE18°5°7.0 mm
LlacllinAncash32 km S18°5°5.0 mm
MarcaAncash37 km SSE20°8°2.0 mm
ChavinAncash40 km NNE17°3°20 mm
YungarAncash45 km N20°6°15 mm

The Almanac · Aija Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Aija by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°4°87 mm13 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
February15°5°103 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March15°4°156 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April16°3°60 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
May16°2°16 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June16°0°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July16°0°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August16°0°3.0 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September16°2°15 mm15 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October16°3°43 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
November16°3°45 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°3°52 mm13 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aija in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aija in May?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Aija?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Aija in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 33 min in June to 12 h 41 min in December.

Does it snow in Aija in May?

Hardly — May nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Aija in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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