Planning a trip to George in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 44 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: George has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in George in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in George for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +17°C.
Is George warm or cold in May?
George is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in George:
Climate in George in May
George weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+21°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
+5°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+37°C
+32°C
Rainfall
56 mm
44 mm
43 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
74%
71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
7
9
11
Cloudy days
11
11
8
Rainy days
12
10
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting colder in May. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 56 mm to 44 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 9.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in George in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in George is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in George based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 71 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
George wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 46% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in George?
This is the weather in George in May 2024:
1 May
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+21°C
2 May
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+21°C
3 May
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+21°C
4 May
☁️
+19°C
5 May
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+21°C
6 May
☀️
+21°C
7 May
☁️
+18°C
8 May
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+23°C
9 May
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+22°C
10 May
☀️
+29°C
11 May
🌧️
+19°C
12 May
🌧️
+14°C
13 May
🌧️
+14°C
14 May
🌧️
+16°C
15 May
☀️
+18°C
16 May
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+20°C
17 May
☁️
+19°C
18 May
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+16°C
19 May
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+18°C
20 May
☀️
+21°C
21 May
🌧️
+16°C
22 May
☀️
+18°C
23 May
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+22°C
24 May
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+24°C
25 May
☁️
+18°C
26 May
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+16°C
27 May
☀️
+20°C
28 May
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+21°C
29 May
🌧️
+16°C
30 May
☀️
+18°C
31 May
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+17°C
In May 2024 George had 18 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how George climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in George in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1995 (+21°C) and the highest in 1999 (+23°C). The driest year was 2019 with only 418 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 950 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in George in May:
Is May a good time to visit George?
May is a really good time to go to George. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit George.
Can you sunbathe in George in May?
May has mild temperatures in George. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is George rainy in May?
George is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in George in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in George in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in George, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
