Berri Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Berri

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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19.9°C
Avg Low
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8.2°C
Avg Temp
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14.1°C
Avg Rain
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23 mm
Avg Humidity
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66%
Avg Wind
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2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Berri May Weather Overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Berri, with average highs near 19.9°C and lows around 8.2°C (mean 14.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Berri May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Berri. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Berri was 2007 — when the month averaged 15.7°C — while the coldest was 2020 at 11.8°C. Typical May days reach 19.9°C with nights near 8.2°C. The long-term May temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.9°C→14.1°C+0.2°C
Max Temp19.8°C→20.2°C+0.4°C
Min Temp8.0°C→8.0°C0°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.3°C2 yr (4%)
12.3°C–13.5°C7 yr (16%)
13.5°C–14.8°C28 yr (62%)
14.8°C–16.0°C8 yr (18%)

Berri May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Berri, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1989 with 64 mm, while the driest was 2005 at 1 mm.

Berri May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Berri during May averages 66%. The most humid May was 2020 at 72%, and the least humid was 2005 at 57%.

Berri May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Berri. The sunniest May was 2025 at 3.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1988 at 2.6.

Berri May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Berri during May is 2.6 m/s. The windiest May was 2016 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest were 1992 and 2008 at 2.1 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Berri

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How May Ranks in Berri

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Berri Weather by Month

Berri May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.1°C14.0°C14.1°C14.2°C13.7°C-0.4°C
Avg High19.8°C19.9°C20.1°C19.9°C19.7°C-0.1°C
Avg Low8.3°C8.2°C8.2°C8.5°C7.7°C-0.6°C
Avg Rain31 mm20 mm19 mm28 mm16 mm-15 mm

Extreme May Records in Berri

🔥Warmest May29.4°C1985
🧊Coldest May1.1°C2021
🌧️Wettest May64 mm1989
🏜️Driest May1 mm2005
🌬️Windiest May3.3 m/s2016

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Berri have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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May has ranged from a record low of 1.1°C (2021) to a record high of 29.4°C (1985).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 23 mm, with a wettest year of 64 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Berri?

A quieter season to visit Berri

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of March and December tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Berri. That said, May — with days averaging 19.9°C and nights around 8.2°C (mean 14.1°C) and low rainfall (23 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Berri's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Berri Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Berri, with average highs near 19.9°C and lows around 8.2°C (mean 14.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 23 mm of rainfall in Berri, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 64 mm (1989), and the driest just 1 mm (2005). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.8°C to 20.2°C and overnight lows from 8°C to 8°C over the same span.
May Weather in Berri, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.4°C14.8°C8.1°C27.8°C3.1°C8 mm58%2.5 m/s3.5
202420.8°C14.4°C8.0°C24.1°C3.3°C11 mm62%2.2 m/s3.2
202319.1°C13.3°C7.4°C23.9°C3.2°C21 mm69%2.5 m/s2.9
202219.2°C13.9°C8.6°C24.2°C5.4°C38 mm72%2.6 m/s2.9
202120.3°C14.1°C8.0°C27.6°C1.1°C4 mm59%2.7 m/s2.9
2020 ❄️17.6°C11.8°C6.1°C23.8°C3.1°C15 mm72%2.9 m/s3.1
201920.6°C14.6°C8.5°C28.4°C3.9°C22 mm65%2.9 m/s3
201820.3°C14.5°C8.7°C27.2°C4.1°C11 mm63%2.9 m/s2.9
201719.8°C13.7°C7.6°C24.9°C2.1°C7 mm63%2.3 m/s3
201621.0°C15.4°C9.8°C27.7°C4.5°C55 mm65%3.3 m/s2.8
201519.5°C13.9°C8.3°C27.1°C4.1°C23 mm70%3 m/s3
201420.5°C15.3°C10.2°C26.1°C3.9°C38 mm70%2.5 m/s2.8
201320.1°C14.7°C9.3°C28.0°C4.4°C40 mm66%2.6 m/s2.8
201219.3°C13.3°C7.2°C27.4°C4.3°C30 mm68%2.6 m/s3
201117.9°C12.5°C7.1°C24.0°C2.9°C20 mm71%2.5 m/s2.9
201020.2°C14.4°C8.7°C26.9°C5.1°C38 mm65%2.4 m/s2.9
200919.5°C14.2°C8.9°C22.9°C4.6°C7 mm72%2.4 m/s2.9
200820.4°C14.4°C8.4°C25.5°C4.4°C29 mm66%2.1 m/s3.1
2007 🔥21.6°C15.7°C9.9°C27.7°C4.8°C25 mm66%3.1 m/s3.1
200618.0°C12.1°C6.1°C21.4°C1.4°C15 mm70%2.4 m/s3
200522.1°C15.3°C8.4°C29.1°C3.7°C1 mm57%2.3 m/s3.3
200419.3°C13.0°C6.8°C23.9°C3.3°C14 mm65%2.5 m/s3.1
200320.5°C14.6°C8.7°C25.4°C4.5°C37 mm65%2.5 m/s2.8
200220.9°C14.8°C8.7°C28.8°C2.4°C22 mm58%2.4 m/s3
200119.9°C14.2°C8.5°C28.8°C4.6°C17 mm65%2.3 m/s3
200018.3°C12.8°C7.3°C24.8°C3.4°C21 mm71%2.8 m/s3
199920.9°C14.9°C8.8°C26.9°C2.6°C32 mm59%2.8 m/s3
199819.7°C13.9°C8.1°C25.5°C2.8°C11 mm64%2.3 m/s3
199719.4°C13.9°C8.3°C29.1°C3.6°C25 mm68%2.3 m/s2.7
199620.3°C14.2°C8.1°C25.9°C4.0°C7 mm67%2.2 m/s3.1
199518.6°C13.2°C7.9°C27.7°C4.3°C24 mm70%2.6 m/s2.7
199420.4°C14.2°C8.0°C28.5°C3.6°C5 mm60%3.2 m/s3.2
199320.6°C14.6°C8.6°C27.2°C3.4°C20 mm63%2.3 m/s3
199218.3°C13.0°C7.6°C27.7°C3.2°C54 mm71%2.1 m/s2.9
199120.2°C13.9°C7.5°C23.5°C4.2°C3 mm63%2.3 m/s3.1
199020.2°C14.5°C8.9°C28.8°C3.8°C23 mm64%2.8 m/s3
1989 🌧️19.6°C14.2°C8.8°C24.3°C5.4°C64 mm71%2.6 m/s2.8
198821.1°C15.6°C10.1°C29.1°C3.9°C46 mm69%2.8 m/s2.6
198719.1°C13.7°C8.2°C25.6°C2.0°C41 mm68%3.1 m/s3
198619.7°C13.9°C8.1°C24.5°C4.4°C25 mm67%2.6 m/s3.1
198519.7°C13.7°C7.7°C29.4°C2.1°C28 mm64%2.6 m/s3.1
198420.4°C14.3°C8.1°C26.0°C4.1°C9 mm61%2.5 m/s3
198319.5°C13.8°C8.1°C24.3°C2.9°C22 mm70%2.5 m/s—
198219.6°C13.7°C7.7°C25.9°C2.8°C12 mm62%2.6 m/s—
198119.7°C13.9°C8.2°C28.7°C4.4°C34 mm62%3.1 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Berri May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Berri in May?▼

The average high in May is around 19.9°C with lows near 8.2°C (mean 14.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Berri in May?▼

May averages 23 mm of rainfall in Berri, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 64 mm in 1989.

What was the hottest May on record in Berri?▼

The hottest May reached 29.4°C in 1985. The coldest dipped to 1.1°C in 2021.

Has May in Berri gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.8°C to 20.2°C and overnight lows from 8°C to 8°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Berri?▼

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Berri and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 19.9°C daytime highs and 8.2°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Berri?▼

Not quite — May is the 4th coolest month in Berri, averaging 14.1°C.

What should I pack for Berri in May?▼

For May in Berri, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19.9°C and lows of 8.2°C.

Is Berri humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Berri in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.6 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.3 m/s (2016).

Which May had the most rainfall in Berri?▼

The wettest May on record was 1989 with 64 mm. On average, May sees 23 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Berri behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.