If you plan to visit Palanga in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 40 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Palanga
Average weather
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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Palanga has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Palanga in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Palanga for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +17°C.
Is Palanga warm or cold in May?
Palanga is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +10°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +7°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 Palanga:
Climate in Palanga in May
Palanga weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+10°C
+15°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
-7°C
-5°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+30°C
+32°C
Rainfall
30 mm
40 mm
54 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
75%
77%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
7
9
7
Cloudy days
9
9
7
Rainy days
12
13
16
Snowy days
2
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +10°C to +15°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 40 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 9.
Wind speed in Palanga in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Palanga is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Palanga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 10 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.Palanga is amazing in May with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Palanga wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Palanga?
This is the weather in Palanga in May 2023:
1 May
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+9°C
2 May
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+11°C
3 May
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+11°C
4 May
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+10°C
5 May
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+9°C
6 May
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+11°C
7 May
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+13°C
8 May
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+14°C
9 May
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+16°C
10 May
☀️
+18°C
11 May
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+18°C
12 May
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+20°C
13 May
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+21°C
14 May
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+23°C
15 May
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+23°C
16 May
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+14°C
17 May
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+11°C
18 May
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+14°C
19 May
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+15°C
20 May
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+21°C
21 May
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+22°C
22 May
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+21°C
23 May
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+22°C
24 May
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+23°C
25 May
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+18°C
26 May
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+16°C
27 May
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+15°C
28 May
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+17°C
29 May
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+17°C
30 May
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+17°C
31 May
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+17°C
In May 2023 Palanga had 29 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Palanga climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Palanga in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+8°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 422 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 824 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palanga in May:
Is May a good time to visit Palanga?
It’s always a good time to visit Palanga, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Palanga in May?
May has mild temperatures in Palanga. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Palanga rainy in May?
Palanga is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Palanga in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Palanga 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 Palanga, 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.