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Vaisala Weather in May

Vaisala in May

The short of it: Vaisala in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 171 mm · daylight 11 h 30 min

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

May in Vaisala brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 171 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 30 min in mid-May, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vaisala runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Sataua, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Vaisala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 75 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 30 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SatauaVaisigano2 km W29°23°171 mm
AualaVaisigano2 km E29°23°193 mm
AsauVaisigano4 km E29°23°193 mm
SagoneSatupa'itea20 km SSE29°23°173 mm
Sala’ilua0024 km SSE30°24°164 mm
Siutu0025 km SSE30°24°164 mm
SasinaGaga'ifomauga25 km ENE29°24°219 mm
SafotuGaga'ifomauga30 km ENE29°24°217 mm

The Almanac · Vaisala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Vaisala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°450 mm12 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
February30°24°365 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
March30°23°315 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April29°23°246 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
May29°23°171 mm11 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
June29°23°144 mm13 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦
July28°22°150 mm13 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
August28°22°126 mm14 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
September28°23°211 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October29°23°352 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
November29°23°338 mm10 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
December29°23°416 mm11 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vaisala in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vaisala in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Vaisala?

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

How long are the days in Vaisala in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 30 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 20 min in June to 12 h 55 min in December.

Does it snow in Vaisala in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vaisala in May?

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

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