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Zapicán Weather in May

Zapicán in May

The short of it: Zapicán in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 9 °C (47 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 9° · rain 117 mm · daylight 10 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & October

May in Zapicán brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 9°, with about 117 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 24 min in mid-May, 53 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Zapicán runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. José Batlle y Ordóñez, 17 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Zapicán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 24 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
José Batlle y OrdóñezLavalleja17 km WNW19°8°116 mm
José Pedro VarelaLavalleja38 km ENE20°9°122 mm
Villa SaraTreinta y Tres Department57 km ENE20°9°122 mm
MariscalaLavalleja60 km SSE19°9°116 mm
Treinta y TresTreinta y Tres Department61 km ENE20°9°121 mm
Santa Clara de OlimarTreinta y Tres Department67 km N19°8°106 mm
Sarandí del YiDurazno Department67 km WNW20°9°107 mm
Alejandro GallinalFlorida67 km SW19°8°116 mm

The Almanac · Zapicán 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 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Zapicán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°16°85 mm12 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦
February28°16°114 mm11 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
March26°15°106 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°12°120 mm10 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
May19°9°117 mm9 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦
June16°6°119 mm9 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
July15°5°107 mm10 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
August17°6°122 mm11 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦
September19°8°105 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°11°126 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November25°13°104 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
December28°15°101 mm12 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zapicán in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zapicán in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 9 °C (47 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Zapicán?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Zapicán in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 24 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 56 min in June to 14 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Zapicán in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zapicán in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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