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Dare Weather in May

Dare in May

The short of it: Dare in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 133 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

May in Dare brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 133 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-May.

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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Dare runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Dili, 4 km to the N, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Dare, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 41 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DiliDili Municipality4 km N32°23°95 mm
AissirimouAileu15 km S26°17°131 mm
AileuAileu15 km S26°17°131 mm
MetinaroDili Municipality20 km ENE31°22°87 mm
GlenoErmera21 km SW27°18°131 mm
LikisáLiquiçá25 km W30°22°119 mm
AtauroDili Municipality36 km N31°23°78 mm
MaubaraLiquiçá40 km W31°22°110 mm

The Almanac · Dare 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 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Dare by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°254 mm9 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
February29°22°256 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
March29°21°197 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
April29°21°174 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
May28°20°133 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
June28°19°77 mm15 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
July28°18°34 mm15 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°18°13 mm13 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°18°15 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°19°38 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
November30°21°134 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
December30°22°264 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dare in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dare in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Dare?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Dare in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 37 min in June to 12 h 37 min in December.

Does it snow in Dare in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dare in May?

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

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