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Epworth Weather in May

Epworth in May

The short of it: Epworth in May averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 11 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 9° · rain 11 mm · daylight 11 h 17 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & August

May in Epworth brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 9°, with about 11 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 17 min in mid-May, 26 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Epworth runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ruwa, 10 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Epworth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 36 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 17 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RuwaMashonaland East Province10 km E23°9°10 mm
HarareHarare12 km NW24°10°9.0 mm
ChitungwizaHarare16 km SSW24°9°8.0 mm
Mount HampdenMashonaland East Province28 km NW24°9°10 mm
Harare Western SuburbsMashonaland West29 km W24°9°8.0 mm
MazoweMashonaland Central47 km NNW24°8°7.0 mm
NortonMashonaland West47 km W24°8°8.0 mm
BeatriceMashonaland East Province51 km SW24°8°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Epworth Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Epworth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°16°224 mm7 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
February26°16°154 mm7 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
March26°15°114 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April25°12°47 mm7 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May23°9°11 mm6 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°6°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°6°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°11°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°14°24 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November28°16°99 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
December27°16°188 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Epworth in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Epworth in May?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Epworth?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Epworth in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 12 min in December.

Does it snow in Epworth in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Epworth in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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