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Ciucea Weather in May

Ciucea in May

The short of it: Ciucea in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 15 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 7° · rain 70 mm · daylight 15 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ciucea an average May high of 19°, a low of 7° and some 70 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 2 min in mid-May, 90 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; the finest months here are August and May.

Against its neighbours, Ciucea runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Bratca, 15 km to the W, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Ciucea, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 2 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BratcaBihor County15 km W20°9°63 mm
HuedinCluj County20 km ESE19°8°69 mm
Vadu CrişuluiBihor County23 km W21°9°60 mm
CrasnaSălaj County25 km NNE21°10°61 mm
NuşfalăuSălaj County29 km NNW22°10°60 mm
Şimleu SilvanieiSălaj County32 km N21°10°61 mm
ZalăuSălaj County33 km NNE21°10°65 mm
AleşdBihor County34 km WNW21°10°58 mm

The Almanac · Ciucea Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ciucea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-6°40 mm6 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February4°-5°39 mm6 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦
March8°-2°49 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April14°3°52 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
May19°7°70 mm7 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°91 mm6 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
July25°13°81 mm6 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August25°12°65 mm5 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°59 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October14°4°48 mm5 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦
November8°0°47 mm5 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
December2°-4°51 mm5 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ciucea in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ciucea in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ciucea?

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

How long are the days in Ciucea in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 32 min in December to 15 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Ciucea in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ciucea in May?

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

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