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Chato Weather in May

Chato in May

The short of it: Chato in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 47 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Chato an average May high of 28°, a low of 18° and some 47 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Chato runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Mhalamba, 28 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Chato, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 67 mm less rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MhalambaGeita28 km ENE28°18°54 mm
KatoroGeita44 km SSE28°17°47 mm
BuseresereGeita48 km SSE28°17°42 mm
BiharamuloKagera51 km W26°16°48 mm
GeitaGeita58 km ESE27°17°47 mm
UyovuGeita77 km SSW28°17°41 mm
KasamwaGeita78 km ESE29°18°50 mm
DiobahikaGeita83 km SSW28°17°42 mm

The Almanac · Chato Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Chato by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°19°59 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
February28°18°63 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
March28°18°99 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April28°19°114 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May28°18°47 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June29°17°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°16°2.0 mm11 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°16°12 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°18°35 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October28°18°79 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November27°19°134 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
December28°19°86 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chato in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chato in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Chato?

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

How long are the days in Chato in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Chato in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chato in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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