Soreng Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Soreng

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.4°C
Avg Temp
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22.7°C
Avg Rain
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127 mm
Avg Humidity
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62%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Soreng May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Soreng, with average highs near 27.9°C and lows around 17.4°C (mean 22.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 127 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

Soreng May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Soreng. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Soreng was 1995 — when the month averaged 24.8°C — while the coldest was 2020 at 20.9°C. Typical May days reach 27.9°C with nights near 17.4°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.2°C→21.6°C-0.6°C
Max Temp27.5°C→26.1°C-1.4°C
Min Temp16.9°C→17.1°C+0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.6°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.3°C3 yr (7%)
21.3°C–22.5°C14 yr (31%)
22.5°C–23.8°C25 yr (56%)
23.8°C–25.0°C3 yr (7%)

Soreng May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Soreng, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2025 with 273 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 25 mm.

Soreng May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Soreng during May averages 62%. The most humid May was 2022 at 78%, and the least humid was 1997 at 44%.

Soreng May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Soreng. The sunniest May was 1996 at 5.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 3.8.

Soreng May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Soreng during May is 1.4 m/s. The windiest Mays were 1991, 1994 and 1997, among others at 1.6 m/s, while the calmest were 2020, 2022 and 2025 at 1.2 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Soreng

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Soreng

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Soreng Weather by Month

Soreng May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.6°C23.4°C22.7°C22.6°C21.5°C-1.1°C
Avg High28.1°C29.3°C27.9°C27.4°C26.0°C-2.1°C
Avg Low17.0°C17.6°C17.5°C17.7°C17.1°C+0.1°C
Avg Rain112 mm65 mm98 mm176 mm220 mm+108 mm

Extreme May Records in Soreng

🔥Warmest May34.9°C1994
🧊Coldest May12.8°C1987
🌧️Wettest May273 mm2025
🏜️Driest May25 mm1991
🌬️Windiest May1.6 m/s1989

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Soreng have fallen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 12.8°C (1987) to a record high of 34.9°C (1994).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 127 mm, with a wettest year of 273 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.6°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Soreng?

One of the best times to visit Soreng

May is one of the best times to visit Soreng. Expect days averaging 27.9°C and nights around 17.4°C (mean 22.7°C) — warmer than Soreng's yearly average — with higher rainfall (127 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Soreng'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 →

Soreng Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Soreng, with average highs near 27.9°C and lows around 17.4°C (mean 22.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 127 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 127 mm of rainfall in Soreng, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 273 mm (2025), and the driest just 25 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 62% and average wind speed is 1.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 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 fallen by about 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 16.9°C to 17.1°C while daytime highs eased from 27.5°C to 26.1°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
May Weather in Soreng, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🌧️25.4°C21.3°C17.1°C28.6°C15.4°C273 mm77%1.2 m/s3.9
202427.4°C22.6°C17.9°C32.7°C14.6°C193 mm65%1.4 m/s4.2
202326.7°C21.5°C16.2°C30.6°C13.9°C152 mm63%1.4 m/s4.3
202225.8°C21.6°C17.4°C27.1°C15.7°C235 mm78%1.2 m/s4
202125.3°C21.2°C17.1°C30.7°C14.4°C269 mm74%1.4 m/s3.8
2020 ❄️25.1°C20.9°C16.8°C27.3°C14.2°C198 mm75%1.2 m/s4.1
201927.8°C22.6°C17.3°C30.6°C15.3°C134 mm63%1.3 m/s4.5
201825.3°C21.2°C17.1°C28.5°C14.8°C186 mm78%1.3 m/s4.2
201726.7°C22.3°C17.9°C28.9°C14.8°C187 mm72%1.3 m/s4.2
201626.7°C22.4°C18.0°C29.4°C16.6°C204 mm68%1.4 m/s4.2
201527.4°C22.7°C18.0°C31.0°C15.4°C169 mm66%1.4 m/s4.6
201428.3°C23.2°C18.0°C32.3°C15.3°C219 mm58%1.4 m/s4.6
201328.3°C22.8°C17.4°C32.0°C14.0°C209 mm58%1.4 m/s4.4
201229.2°C23.6°C18.0°C32.7°C13.8°C106 mm55%1.4 m/s5.1
201127.4°C22.4°C17.3°C29.8°C15.5°C136 mm69%1.4 m/s4.5
201027.3°C22.5°C17.6°C31.8°C16.1°C214 mm68%1.3 m/s4.8
200927.3°C22.3°C17.2°C30.7°C14.7°C219 mm66%1.4 m/s4.6
200828.1°C22.8°C17.4°C30.0°C15.5°C77 mm63%1.3 m/s4.5
200728.3°C23.1°C17.9°C31.7°C16.3°C176 mm63%1.3 m/s5.3
200628.3°C23.2°C18.1°C31.1°C15.6°C68 mm65%1.5 m/s4.5
200527.6°C22.1°C16.5°C31.8°C13.8°C77 mm59%1.4 m/s4.6
200428.9°C23.3°C17.7°C32.2°C15.0°C68 mm58%1.5 m/s4.2
200328.4°C22.7°C17.0°C31.4°C14.7°C52 mm55%1.4 m/s4.8
200227.2°C22.2°C17.2°C32.1°C13.4°C93 mm68%1.4 m/s5.1
200127.6°C22.8°C17.9°C29.8°C16.1°C87 mm70%1.4 m/s4.8
200027.7°C22.9°C18.2°C30.9°C15.9°C64 mm70%1.4 m/s4.3
199928.3°C23.0°C17.8°C31.3°C14.4°C145 mm66%1.4 m/s5.1
199828.9°C23.6°C18.3°C32.3°C15.8°C53 mm62%1.4 m/s5.6
199729.5°C23.1°C16.7°C32.9°C14.4°C44 mm44%1.6 m/s5.5
199629.7°C23.6°C17.6°C31.4°C15.6°C77 mm50%1.4 m/s5.9
1995 🔥31.2°C24.8°C18.4°C34.0°C15.3°C49 mm45%1.5 m/s5.8
199430.3°C24.1°C18.0°C34.9°C15.6°C37 mm47%1.6 m/s5.3
199328.8°C23.0°C17.2°C32.0°C14.5°C47 mm55%1.4 m/s5.4
199227.4°C21.8°C16.1°C31.3°C14.0°C91 mm55%1.4 m/s5.4
199130.3°C24.1°C17.9°C33.3°C15.7°C25 mm47%1.6 m/s5.3
199028.3°C23.0°C17.8°C31.3°C15.4°C78 mm63%1.4 m/s5.4
198929.4°C23.7°C18.0°C34.6°C14.6°C193 mm52%1.6 m/s5.6
198829.3°C23.4°C17.5°C32.1°C15.3°C77 mm58%1.5 m/s5.6
198728.7°C22.7°C16.6°C32.3°C12.8°C57 mm48%1.4 m/s5.7
198628.2°C22.1°C16.0°C31.2°C14.1°C68 mm51%1.5 m/s5.4
198528.7°C22.9°C17.1°C31.6°C14.4°C76 mm55%1.4 m/s5.3
198427.4°C22.3°C17.2°C30.8°C14.1°C116 mm64%1.5 m/s5.7
198327.0°C21.6°C16.2°C30.8°C14.7°C118 mm62%1.3 m/s—
198228.8°C23.0°C17.3°C30.9°C15.3°C42 mm52%1.4 m/s—
198125.8°C21.4°C16.9°C28.1°C15.7°C260 mm73%1.3 m/s—

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

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Soreng May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Soreng in May?▼

The average high in May is around 27.9°C with lows near 17.4°C (mean 22.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Soreng in May?▼

May averages 127 mm of rainfall in Soreng, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 273 mm in 2025.

What was the hottest May on record in Soreng?▼

The hottest May reached 34.9°C in 1994. The coldest dipped to 12.8°C in 1987.

Has May in Soreng gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have fallen by about 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 16.9°C to 17.1°C while daytime highs eased from 27.5°C to 26.1°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is May a good time to visit Soreng?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Soreng and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 27.9°C daytime highs and 17.4°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Soreng?▼

Not quite — May is the 10th coolest month in Soreng, averaging 22.7°C.

What should I pack for Soreng in May?▼

For May in Soreng, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.9°C and lows of 17.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Soreng humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 62% — moderately humid.

How windy is Soreng in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 1.4 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 1.6 m/s (1989).

Which May had the most rainfall in Soreng?▼

The wettest May on record was 2025 with 273 mm. On average, May sees 127 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 Soreng 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.