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Atarfe Weather in May

Atarfe in May

The short of it: Atarfe in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 12° · rain 28 mm · daylight 14 h 9 min

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

May in Atarfe brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 12°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 27°, with nights near 12°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 9 min in mid-May, 63 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Atarfe runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Albolote, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Atarfe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 9 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlboloteAndalusia3 km ENE27°12°30 mm
SantaféAndalusia5 km SW27°12°27 mm
MaracenaAndalusia5 km ESE27°12°28 mm
PeligrosAndalusia5 km E27°12°30 mm
Pinos PuenteAndalusia6 km WNW27°12°30 mm
GranadaAndalusia8 km ESE26°12°30 mm
Churriana de la VegaAndalusia10 km SSE27°12°28 mm
Las GabiasAndalusia10 km S27°12°28 mm

The Almanac · Atarfe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 27°, with nights near 12°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Atarfe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°3°41 mm11 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
February16°4°35 mm12 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
March20°6°44 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°9°38 mm13 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°12°28 mm12 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°16°9.0 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July37°19°1.0 mm12 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
August36°19°4.0 mm10 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
September31°15°20 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October25°11°44 mm10 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November18°7°51 mm10 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
December15°4°52 mm10 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Atarfe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Atarfe in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 27°, with nights near 12°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Atarfe?

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

How long are the days in Atarfe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 37 min in December to 14 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Atarfe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Atarfe in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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