La Pêche Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in La Pêche

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.0°C
Avg Temp
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12.1°C
Avg Rain
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75 mm
Avg Humidity
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76%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

La Pêche May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in La Pêche, with average highs near 18.2°C and lows around 6°C (mean 12.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

La Pêche May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in La Pêche. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in La Pêche was 1998 — when the month averaged 16.2°C — while the coldest was 1997 at 8.9°C. Typical May days reach 18.2°C with nights near 6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp11.1°C→13.0°C+1.9°C
Max Temp16.9°C→19.4°C+2.5°C
Min Temp5.2°C→6.6°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–10.3°C6 yr (13%)
10.3°C–12.5°C21 yr (47%)
12.5°C–14.8°C15 yr (33%)
14.8°C–17.0°C3 yr (7%)

La Pêche May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in La Pêche, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2017 with 158 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 30 mm.

La Pêche May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in La Pêche during May averages 76%. The most humid May was 2017 at 83%, and the least humid was 1998 at 68%.

La Pêche May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in La Pêche. The sunniest May was 2023 at 6.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 4.1.

La Pêche May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in La Pêche during May is 0.2 m/s. The windiest Mays were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What May Feels Like in La Pêche

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in La Pêche

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore La Pêche Weather by Month

La Pêche May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.8°C11.9°C11.6°C12.8°C12.6°C+0.8°C
Avg High17.7°C18.1°C17.6°C19.0°C19.0°C+1.3°C
Avg Low6.0°C5.7°C5.5°C6.7°C6.2°C+0.2°C
Avg Rain91 mm66 mm82 mm77 mm54 mm-38 mm

Extreme May Records in La Pêche

🔥Warmest May32.7°C2006
🧊Coldest May-5.0°C2020
🌧️Wettest May158 mm2017
🏜️Driest May30 mm2021
🌬️Windiest May0.2 m/s1981

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in La Pêche have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -5°C (2020) to a record high of 32.7°C (2006).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 75 mm, with a wettest year of 158 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.4°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is May a Good Time to Visit La Pêche?

A good time to visit La Pêche

May is a good time to visit La Pêche, with days averaging 18.2°C and nights around 6°C (mean 12.1°C, warmer than La Pêche's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See La Pêche'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 →

La Pêche Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in La Pêche, with average highs near 18.2°C and lows around 6°C (mean 12.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 75 mm of rainfall in La Pêche, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 158 mm (2017), and the driest just 30 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 0.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.3 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.9°C to 19.4°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 6.6°C over the same span.
May Weather in La Pêche, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.2°C12.2°C6.3°C25.6°C-1.3°C54 mm78%0.2 m/s4.6
202420.8°C15.0°C9.2°C29.6°C4.7°C65 mm75%0.2 m/s5.2
202318.6°C11.6°C4.6°C31.8°C-1.6°C49 mm71%0.2 m/s6.3
202221.0°C14.1°C7.1°C29.8°C-1.6°C75 mm74%0.2 m/s5.8
202118.5°C12.2°C5.8°C30.1°C-4.0°C30 mm71%0.2 m/s5.8
202017.1°C10.7°C4.2°C30.7°C-5.0°C49 mm74%0.2 m/s6
201915.6°C10.0°C4.4°C20.8°C-2.5°C91 mm80%0.2 m/s4.6
201820.4°C13.5°C6.5°C26.1°C-0.4°C61 mm76%0.2 m/s5.9
2017 🌧️15.9°C11.0°C6.1°C27.1°C-3.3°C158 mm83%0.2 m/s4.6
201618.8°C12.2°C5.6°C28.8°C-3.1°C38 mm75%0.2 m/s5.8
201521.1°C14.3°C7.4°C28.5°C-2.7°C77 mm72%0.2 m/s5.7
201418.7°C12.7°C6.6°C26.2°C-1.9°C76 mm77%0.2 m/s5.5
201319.4°C13.2°C6.9°C27.9°C0.6°C85 mm74%0.2 m/s5.5
201221.3°C14.8°C8.2°C29.2°C2.0°C44 mm73%0.2 m/s5.6
201118.0°C12.6°C7.2°C27.4°C-0.4°C97 mm83%0.2 m/s4.5
201020.4°C14.1°C7.8°C31.1°C-2.3°C44 mm73%0.2 m/s5.8
200916.8°C10.8°C4.9°C25.5°C-1.3°C89 mm75%0.2 m/s5.2
200816.6°C10.5°C4.4°C22.2°C-0.9°C78 mm76%0.2 m/s5.8
200719.0°C12.1°C5.1°C28.8°C-1.9°C57 mm73%0.2 m/s6
200618.9°C13.5°C8.1°C32.7°C-2.1°C80 mm79%0.2 m/s4.9
200516.7°C10.4°C4.2°C25.6°C-4.1°C42 mm75%0.2 m/s5.2
200418.2°C11.9°C5.5°C27.1°C-3.3°C76 mm78%0.2 m/s5.2
200317.5°C11.8°C6.1°C24.1°C-2.6°C115 mm77%0.2 m/s5
200215.3°C9.5°C3.7°C25.2°C-1.8°C86 mm76%0.2 m/s4.9
200119.2°C13.4°C7.6°C26.4°C0.5°C74 mm78%0.2 m/s5.2
200017.8°C11.8°C5.8°C25.9°C-1.4°C122 mm80%0.2 m/s4.7
199921.3°C14.3°C7.4°C29.3°C-0.4°C40 mm72%0.2 m/s6
1998 🔥22.8°C16.2°C9.5°C28.5°C3.9°C38 mm68%0.2 m/s5.8
1997 ❄️14.6°C8.9°C3.1°C22.9°C-3.4°C61 mm73%0.2 m/s4.9
199616.4°C10.0°C3.5°C25.8°C-1.2°C54 mm73%0.2 m/s5.8
199517.9°C11.6°C5.4°C26.5°C-3.8°C83 mm76%0.2 m/s5
199416.9°C10.7°C4.6°C27.7°C-1.2°C95 mm77%0.2 m/s5.3
199317.8°C12.0°C6.2°C27.2°C0.0°C80 mm78%0.2 m/s5
199217.8°C11.3°C4.8°C26.0°C-1.2°C71 mm75%0.2 m/s6.1
199120.0°C13.9°C7.8°C26.4°C-0.9°C76 mm78%0.2 m/s5.4
199015.9°C10.4°C5.0°C23.9°C-2.1°C61 mm77%0.2 m/s5
198918.2°C12.7°C7.3°C27.9°C1.6°C102 mm80%0.2 m/s4.5
198819.1°C13.0°C6.8°C27.6°C0.4°C50 mm76%0.2 m/s5.4
198718.5°C12.3°C6.1°C28.7°C-3.3°C76 mm76%0.2 m/s5.2
198618.7°C13.1°C7.6°C27.6°C-3.4°C135 mm79%0.2 m/s5
198517.6°C11.5°C5.3°C25.5°C-3.2°C62 mm76%0.2 m/s5.6
198414.8°C9.7°C4.6°C24.6°C-2.6°C112 mm79%0.2 m/s4.1
198315.0°C9.4°C3.7°C21.6°C-4.3°C108 mm80%0.2 m/s—
198219.4°C13.3°C7.2°C26.5°C1.3°C61 mm79%0.2 m/s—
198117.6°C11.5°C5.4°C26.1°C-2.9°C117 mm77%0.2 m/s—

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

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La Pêche May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in La Pêche in May?▼

The average high in May is around 18.2°C with lows near 6°C (mean 12.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in La Pêche in May?▼

May averages 75 mm of rainfall in La Pêche, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 158 mm in 2017.

What was the hottest May on record in La Pêche?▼

The hottest May reached 32.7°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -5°C in 2020.

Has May in La Pêche 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.9°C to 19.4°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 6.6°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit La Pêche?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in La Pêche and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.2°C daytime highs and 6°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in La Pêche?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in La Pêche, averaging 12.1°C.

What should I pack for La Pêche in May?▼

For May in La Pêche, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 18.2°C and lows of 6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is La Pêche humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is La Pêche in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 0.2 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1981).

Which May had the most rainfall in La Pêche?▼

The wettest May on record was 2017 with 158 mm. On average, May sees 75 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 La Pêche 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.