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Hima Weather in May

Hima in May

The short of it: Hima in May averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 17° · rain 85 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

May in Hima brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 17°, with about 85 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and July.

Against its neighbours, Hima runs about middling and drier than most in May. Rwiimi, 8 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Hima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 40 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RwiimiWestern Region8 km ENE28°17°79 mm
KibiitoWestern Region15 km NNE26°15°95 mm
KaseseWestern Region20 km SSW29°18°96 mm
KilembeWestern Region24 km SW27°16°113 mm
BuhesiWestern Region26 km NNE26°15°94 mm
Fort PortalWestern Region37 km NNE26°15°100 mm
KamwengeWestern Region37 km ESE28°17°72 mm
NyahukaWestern Region41 km NNW28°17°100 mm

The Almanac · Hima 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 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Hima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°35 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°17°44 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March28°16°93 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April28°17°125 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°85 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°16°61 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°47 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August27°17°101 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September27°16°139 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°16°157 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°16°142 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°16°81 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hima in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hima in May?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Hima?

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

How long are the days in Hima in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Hima in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hima in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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The Editor’s Remark

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