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Shelui Weather in May

Shelui in May

The short of it: Shelui in May averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 11 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 19 mm · daylight 11 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Shelui an average May high of 30°, a low of 18° and some 19 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 55 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Shelui runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Kiomboi, 22 km to the ENE, is 3° cooler by day.

May in Shelui, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 56 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 55 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KiomboiSingida22 km ENE26°16°23 mm
NdagoSingida31 km SSE27°15°16 mm
IgungaTabora36 km WNW31°18°21 mm
IgugunuSingida53 km ESE27°15°13 mm
SepukaSingida56 km SE27°15°15 mm
IgurubiTabora69 km NW31°18°24 mm
MtinkoSingida75 km ESE25°14°10 mm
SingidaSingida78 km SE26°15°11 mm
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The Almanac · Shelui 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 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Shelui by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°96 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
February31°18°83 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
March31°19°101 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April30°19°75 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
May30°18°19 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
June29°16°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July29°15°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°17°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
September32°18°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October33°19°10 mm10 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
November32°19°56 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
December31°19°112 mm9 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shelui in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shelui in May?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Shelui?

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

How long are the days in Shelui in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 52 min in June to 12 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Shelui in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shelui in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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