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St. Helena Weather in May

In St. Helena, May brings high daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to 10°C (50°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in St. Helena in May

Historically, approximately 4 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 21 mm (0.8 in). Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in St. Helena in May

The perfect temperature in St. Helena in May makes it a solid month to visit, with 26°C (79°F) during the day and 10°C (50°F) at night. This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. At 10°C (50°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in St. Helena in May

The month enjoys around 310 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, May and October typically offer the best circumstances for St. Helena.

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St. Helena Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C (79°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm (0.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
SunshineSunshine 310 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 76% *  
* Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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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).

What to Wear in St. Helena in May

Warm but pleasant conditions in St. Helena in May. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Light rain is possible, so consider bringing a small umbrella or rain jacket. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in St. Helena in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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