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Selaya Weather in May

Selaya in May

The short of it: Selaya in May averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 10° · rain 78 mm · daylight 14 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Selaya an average May high of 20°, a low of 10° and some 78 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 39 min in mid-May, 78 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Selaya runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Santa María de Cayón, 11 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Selaya, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 19 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa María de CayónCantabria11 km NNW20°10°78 mm
RenedoCantabria19 km NW20°10°76 mm
El AstilleroCantabria21 km N20°11°79 mm
Los Corrales de BuelnaCantabria22 km WNW20°10°72 mm
CamargoCantabria22 km NNW20°11°76 mm
CartesCantabria25 km WNW20°10°75 mm
TorrelavegaCantabria25 km NW20°11°71 mm
BooCantabria27 km NNW20°11°73 mm

The Almanac · Selaya 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 20°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Selaya by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°5°102 mm10 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
February13°5°89 mm10 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March16°6°83 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April17°7°97 mm11 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
May20°10°78 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
June22°12°59 mm9 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°46 mm9 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°54 mm9 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
September23°13°63 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October20°11°101 mm9 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November15°7°139 mm10 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
December14°6°98 mm11 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selaya in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selaya in May?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Selaya?

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

How long are the days in Selaya in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 0 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Selaya in May?

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

What should I pack for Selaya in May?

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

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