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Erlin Weather in May

Erlin in May

The short of it: Erlin in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 137 mm · daylight 13 h 17 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & February

Thirty years of records give Erlin an average May high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 137 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 17 min in mid-May, 36 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and February.

Against its neighbours, Erlin runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Pitou, 11 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Erlin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 30 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 17 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PitouTaiwan11 km E29°23°161 mm
XihuTaiwan13 km ENE29°23°162 mm
XiluoTaiwan15 km SE29°23°162 mm
ErlunTaiwan15 km SSE29°23°151 mm
TianweiTaiwan16 km E29°23°170 mm
BeidouTaiwan16 km E29°23°168 mm
YongjingTaiwan18 km E29°23°180 mm
CitongTaiwan21 km SE29°23°161 mm

The Almanac · Erlin 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 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Erlin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°13°23 mm10 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°14°42 mm13 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°16°82 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
April26°20°107 mm11 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
May29°23°137 mm11 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦
June31°25°244 mm11 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦
July32°25°276 mm10 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦
August31°25°255 mm11 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦
September31°24°86 mm12 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October28°21°13 mm11 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°18°12 mm9 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
December22°14°25 mm12 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erlin in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erlin in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Erlin?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and February.

How long are the days in Erlin in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 40 min in December to 13 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Erlin in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Erlin in May?

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

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