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Lira Weather in May

Lira in May

The short of it: Lira in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 149 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & July

Thirty years of records give Lira an average May high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 149 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and July.

Against its neighbours, Lira runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Dokolo, 50 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Lira, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DokoloNorthern Region50 km SE29°19°144 mm
ApacNorthern Region50 km SW29°19°123 mm
OpitNorthern Region62 km NW29°18°145 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region67 km NNE30°18°125 mm
PaderNorthern Region73 km NNE30°18°125 mm
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region89 km WSW29°18°111 mm
GuluNorthern Region89 km NW29°18°152 mm
BuyaleWestern Region94 km WSW29°18°110 mm

The Almanac · Lira Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Lira by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°14 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
February34°18°21 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
March33°18°65 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April31°18°155 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°18°149 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
June29°18°98 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
July28°17°114 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
August28°17°157 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
September29°17°140 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October30°17°150 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November31°17°83 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
December32°17°35 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lira in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lira in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Lira?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and July.

How long are the days in Lira in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lira in May?

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

What should I pack for Lira in May?

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

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