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MacPherson Weather in May

MacPherson in May

The short of it: MacPherson in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 24° · rain 190 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

May in MacPherson brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 24°, with about 190 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in MacPherson, with afternoons near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 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 December.

Against its neighbours, MacPherson runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Geylang, 1 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in MacPherson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 30 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Geylang001 km SSE32°24°190 mm
Kallang002 km WNW31°24°190 mm
Serangoon New Town003 km NNW31°24°191 mm
Kembangan003 km E32°24°190 mm
Hougang New Town003 km NNE32°24°190 mm
Marine Parade034 km SE32°24°190 mm
Toa Payoh New Town004 km WNW31°24°191 mm
Serangoon004 km NNE32°24°190 mm

The Almanac · MacPherson 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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The height of summer in MacPherson, with afternoons near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of MacPherson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°296 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
February31°24°176 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
March31°24°204 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April31°24°220 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May32°24°190 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
June31°24°195 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
July31°24°178 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
August31°24°172 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
September31°24°147 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October31°24°194 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
November30°23°302 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
December30°23°367 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about MacPherson in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in MacPherson in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in MacPherson, with afternoons near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit MacPherson?

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

How long are the days in MacPherson in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in MacPherson in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for MacPherson in May?

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

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