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Cieszyn Weather in May

Cieszyn in May

The short of it: Cieszyn in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 15 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 90 mm · daylight 15 h 21 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Cieszyn an average May high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 90 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 21 min in mid-May, 100 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Cieszyn runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Český Těšín, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Cieszyn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 41 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 21 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Český TěšínMoravian-Silesian Region1 km SW20°8°92 mm
TřinecMoravian-Silesian Region9 km SSE19°8°96 mm
KarvináMoravian-Silesian Region13 km NNW20°8°86 mm
HavířovMoravian-Silesian Region14 km WNW20°8°86 mm
OrlováMoravian-Silesian Region18 km NW20°8°84 mm
Frýdek-MístekMoravian-Silesian Region22 km WSW20°8°89 mm
Jastrzębie ZdrójSilesia23 km N20°8°84 mm
BohumínMoravian-Silesian Region26 km NW20°8°81 mm

The Almanac · Cieszyn Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Cieszyn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-5°39 mm11 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦✦
February4°-4°39 mm12 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦
March9°0°46 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°4°49 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May19°8°90 mm10 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
June23°12°98 mm9 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July25°13°106 mm9 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August25°13°82 mm8 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September19°9°78 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October14°5°55 mm9 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦
November9°1°46 mm10 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December3°-3°40 mm11 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cieszyn in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cieszyn in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Cieszyn?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Cieszyn in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Cieszyn in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cieszyn in May?

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

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