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Monterroso Weather in May

Monterroso in May

The short of it: Monterroso in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 108 mm · daylight 14 h 37 min

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

Thirty years of records give Monterroso an average May high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 108 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 37 min in mid-May, 77 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Monterroso runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Castro, 21 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Monterroso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 32 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 37 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CastroGalicia21 km E19°8°99 mm
ChantadaGalicia21 km SSE20°8°109 mm
LalínGalicia27 km WSW19°8°117 mm
ArzúaGalicia30 km WNW20°9°108 mm
LugoGalicia33 km NE20°8°94 mm
SarriaGalicia34 km E20°9°96 mm
SilledaGalicia35 km WSW19°9°117 mm
Monforte de LemosGalicia40 km SE21°10°102 mm

The Almanac · Monterroso 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 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Monterroso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January11°3°205 mm10 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦
February12°3°149 mm10 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦
March15°4°160 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April16°6°140 mm12 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
May19°8°108 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
June23°11°64 mm10 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July25°12°33 mm10 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°13°51 mm9 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
September24°11°91 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October19°9°218 mm9 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦
November13°6°230 mm9 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
December11°4°230 mm10 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Monterroso in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Monterroso in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Monterroso?

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

How long are the days in Monterroso in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 3 min in December to 15 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Monterroso in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Monterroso in May?

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

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