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Viscas Weather in May

Viscas in May

The short of it: Viscas in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 3° · rain 31 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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Thirty years of records give Viscas an average May high of 17°, a low of 3° and some 31 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-May.

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

Against its neighbours, Viscas runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Yanas, 5 km to the ESE, is 4° warmer by day.

May in Viscas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 40 mm less rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YanasAncash5 km ESE21°7°28 mm
CochabambaHuánuco Department6 km N21°7°30 mm
PaucasAncash6 km W18°4°30 mm
UcoAncash11 km WSW21°7°28 mm
RapayanAncash11 km SE22°8°29 mm
ChingasAncash17 km W23°8°24 mm
UrpishHuánuco Department19 km SE20°6°32 mm
RondobambaHuánuco Department20 km NW22°8°31 mm

The Almanac · Viscas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Viscas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°5°94 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
February16°5°113 mm11 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
March16°5°128 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April17°4°71 mm11 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°3°31 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
June18°1°9.0 mm13 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
July18°1°11 mm14 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°1°15 mm14 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
September17°3°36 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°4°79 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
November18°4°99 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
December17°4°106 mm12 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viscas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viscas in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Viscas?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Viscas in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 36 min in June to 12 h 39 min in December.

Does it snow in Viscas in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Viscas in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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