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Vara Weather in May

Vara in May

The short of it: Vara in May averages a high of 16 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 16 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 47 mm · daylight 16 h 43 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & May

May in Vara brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 6°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 43 min in mid-May, 145 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Vara runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Herrljunga, 21 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Vara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 43 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HerrljungaVästra Götaland21 km SSE16°6°50 mm
VårgårdaVästra Götaland26 km SSW16°6°54 mm
LidköpingVästra Götaland29 km NNE17°6°48 mm
SkaraVästra Götaland31 km ENE16°6°49 mm
VargönVästra Götaland35 km WNW15°6°52 mm
FalköpingVästra Götaland36 km ESE16°4°53 mm
TrollhättanVästra Götaland39 km W15°6°50 mm
VänersborgVästra Götaland39 km WNW15°6°50 mm

The Almanac · Vara Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Vara by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°45 mm15 km/h7 h 5 min✦✦✦
February2°-4°38 mm14 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°34 mm14 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
April11°2°36 mm13 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May16°6°47 mm12 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June19°9°76 mm12 km/h18 h 13 min✦✦✦
July22°12°72 mm10 km/h17 h 35 min✦✦✦
August21°11°76 mm11 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
September17°8°63 mm12 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°72 mm12 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
November6°1°59 mm14 km/h7 h 43 min✦✦
December3°-2°55 mm13 km/h6 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vara in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vara in May?

Days average 16 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Vara?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Vara in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 25 min in December to 18 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Vara in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vara in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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