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Basiawan Weather in May

Basiawan in May

The short of it: Basiawan in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 177 mm (7.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 24° · rain 177 mm · daylight 12 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Basiawan an average May high of 33°, a low of 24° and some 177 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 177 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 25 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Basiawan runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Santa Maria, 3 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Basiawan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 45 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 25 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa MariaDavao Region3 km NW33°24°178 mm
MalalagDavao Region12 km NW33°24°173 mm
SulopDavao Region17 km WNW33°24°175 mm
MalitaDavao Region19 km SE33°24°177 mm
PadadaDavao Region20 km NW33°24°178 mm
Guihing ProperDavao Region22 km NW33°24°182 mm
HagonoyDavao Region24 km NW34°24°187 mm
DigosDavao Region28 km NNW33°24°187 mm

The Almanac · Basiawan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 177 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Basiawan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°190 mm6 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
February31°23°135 mm5 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
March33°23°138 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
April34°24°132 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦
May33°24°177 mm5 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
June32°24°142 mm5 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
July32°23°121 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
August32°23°115 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
September33°23°125 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October33°23°139 mm5 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
November32°23°140 mm5 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
December32°23°163 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Basiawan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Basiawan in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 177 mm (7.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 177 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Basiawan?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Basiawan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 45 min in December to 12 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Basiawan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Basiawan in May?

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

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