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May in Reta brings moderate temperatures around 17°C (63°F) during the day, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 71 mm (2.8 in) for the month.
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47-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Reta typically drop from around 18°C (64°F) at the start of May to approximately 14°C (57°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 6°C (43°F) to 10°C (50°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Reta spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 33 years of weather observations (1993-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Reta.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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