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Opit Weather in May

Opit in May

The short of it: Opit in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 145 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give Opit an average May high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 145 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 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 January.

Against its neighbours, Opit runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Gulu, 27 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Opit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GuluNorthern Region27 km NW29°18°152 mm
AnakaNorthern Region59 km W30°19°115 mm
LiraNorthern Region62 km SE29°18°149 mm
ApacNorthern Region71 km S29°19°123 mm
PaderNorthern Region74 km ENE30°18°125 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region76 km ENE30°18°125 mm
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region82 km SSW29°18°111 mm
BuyaleWestern Region85 km SSW29°18°110 mm

The Almanac · Opit 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 145 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Opit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°14 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°13 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March32°18°65 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°18°148 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°18°145 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
June28°18°114 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
July28°17°135 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August28°17°175 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°17°145 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October30°17°164 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
November31°17°82 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
December31°17°41 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Opit in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Opit in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Opit?

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

How long are the days in Opit in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Opit in May?

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

What should I pack for Opit in May?

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

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