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Ighiu Weather in May

Ighiu in May

The short of it: Ighiu in May averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 10° · rain 65 mm · daylight 14 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ighiu an average May high of 22°, a low of 10° and some 65 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 57 min in mid-May, 87 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Ighiu runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Galda de Jos, 9 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ighiu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 57 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Galda de JosAlba County9 km ENE22°10°64 mm
Alba IuliaAlba County11 km SSE22°10°63 mm
TeiuşAlba County14 km ENE23°10°64 mm
VurpărAlba County17 km SSW22°10°64 mm
SebeşAlba County22 km S22°10°64 mm
ZlatnaAlba County22 km WSW20°8°71 mm
AiudAlba County24 km NE22°10°64 mm
BlajAlba County31 km E22°9°66 mm

The Almanac · Ighiu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ighiu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°27 mm4 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦✦
February5°-3°23 mm5 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
March11°0°30 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°47 mm6 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May22°10°65 mm5 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June25°13°87 mm5 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July28°15°68 mm5 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August28°15°58 mm4 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
September22°10°49 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October16°5°44 mm4 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
November9°1°31 mm4 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦✦
December2°-4°34 mm3 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ighiu in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ighiu in May?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ighiu?

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

How long are the days in Ighiu in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Ighiu in May?

Hardly — May nights average 10 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ighiu in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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