Elek weather in May
Averages, precipitation and records for every May since 2000
What is May like in Elek?
In May, daytime highs in Elek average 22.2 °C and night-time lows 11.9 °C, giving a monthly mean of 17.3 °C. Expect about 66 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
May is the 5th warmest month of the year here: 4.9 °C warmer than April and 4.1 °C cooler than June.
An average May brings 8.3 summer days (25 °C or more).
Compared with the May average of Hungarian towns (16.7 °C), Elek is 0.6 °C warmer — the 50th warmest of 348.
The warmest May was in 2003 (20.4 °C), the coolest in 2025 (15.1 °C). The wettest was 2010 (165 mm), the driest 2001 (24 mm). May in 2016–2025 averaged 16.9 °C, compared with 17.9 °C in 2000–2009 (-0.9 °C).
May records: 30.9 °C (8 May 2003) and 3.4 °C (3 May 2007). The average topsoil temperature (0–7 cm) is 17.5 °C.
Planning a trip? Check the 7-day forecast for Elek and the current weather. See also the full climate of Elek and Hungary in May.
May mean temperature by year
Red: warmer than the average (17.3 °C), blue: cooler.
May precipitation by year
Monthly total (mm).
Every May in Elek, 2000–2025
Highlighted: the warmest and the coolest year. Click a year for its daily data.
| Year | Mean | Highest | Lowest | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 15.1 °C | 27.6 °C | 5.2 °C | 61 mm |
| May 2024 | 18.4 °C | 27.2 °C | 9.0 °C | 58 mm |
| May 2023 | 17.0 °C | 25.8 °C | 7.7 °C | 68 mm |
| May 2022 | 18.1 °C | 28.9 °C | 7.4 °C | 40 mm |
| May 2021 | 15.5 °C | 26.8 °C | 3.8 °C | 75 mm |
| May 2020 | 15.7 °C | 27.6 °C | 5.9 °C | 48 mm |
| May 2019 | 15.3 °C | 25.0 °C | 5.3 °C | 113 mm |
| May 2018 | 20.2 °C | 29.3 °C | 11.9 °C | 54 mm |
| May 2017 | 17.4 °C | 29.8 °C | 6.6 °C | 47 mm |
| May 2016 | 16.5 °C | 29.5 °C | 5.5 °C | 76 mm |
| May 2015 | 17.7 °C | 29.5 °C | 7.6 °C | 61 mm |
| May 2014 | 16.4 °C | 28.0 °C | 5.3 °C | 72 mm |
| May 2013 | 17.8 °C | 29.8 °C | 8.3 °C | 113 mm |
| May 2012 | 17.2 °C | 29.3 °C | 7.8 °C | 72 mm |
| May 2011 | 16.9 °C | 27.8 °C | 3.8 °C | 55 mm |
| May 2010 | 16.6 °C | 26.8 °C | 8.1 °C | 165 mm |
| May 2009 | 18.2 °C | 29.8 °C | 6.8 °C | 31 mm |
| May 2008 | 17.6 °C | 30.8 °C | 6.8 °C | 38 mm |
| May 2007 | 18.4 °C | 29.2 °C | 3.4 °C | 93 mm |
| May 2006 | 16.0 °C | 29.6 °C | 7.0 °C | 88 mm |
| May 2005 | 16.7 °C | 30.5 °C | 4.4 °C | 68 mm |
| May 2004 | 15.2 °C | 25.8 °C | 6.0 °C | 65 mm |
| May 2003 | 20.4 °C | 30.9 °C | 7.1 °C | 32 mm |
| May 2002 | 19.7 °C | 29.2 °C | 7.3 °C | 54 mm |
| May 2001 | 17.9 °C | 29.4 °C | 6.2 °C | 24 mm |
| May 2000 | 18.6 °C | 29.5 °C | 8.1 °C | 39 mm |
May in nearby towns
| Town | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elek | 22.2 °C | 11.9 °C | 66 mm | 12 |
| Battonya | 22.3 °C | 12.1 °C | 71 mm | 12 |
| Békés | 22.4 °C | 12.0 °C | 66 mm | 12 |
| Békéscsaba | 22.4 °C | 12.0 °C | 66 mm | 12 |
| Csorvás | 22.3 °C | 12.1 °C | 66 mm | 12 |
| Dévaványa | 22.4 °C | 12.0 °C | 63 mm | 12 |
| Füzesgyarmat | 22.3 °C | 11.9 °C | 66 mm | 12 |
| Gyomaendrőd | 22.3 °C | 12.2 °C | 62 mm | 12 |
| Gyula | 22.2 °C | 11.9 °C | 65 mm | 12 |
Other months in Elek
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Elek in May?
Average highs of 22.2 °C and lows of 11.9 °C, with about 66 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How hot does it get in Elek in May?
The May record is 30.9 °C (8 May 2003); there are 0.3 days of 30 °C or more in an average May.
How much does it rain in Elek in May?
66 mm on average; the wettest May (2010) brought 165 mm.
What was the warmest May in Elek?
2003, with a mean of 20.4 °C (data 2000–2025).
Source: Meteon's own daily dataset built from the ERA5-Land reanalysis (Copernicus / ECMWF), 2000–2025, about 9 km grid resolution. Values describe the town's surroundings and can differ slightly from a single weather station. Hot day: maximum ≥ 30 °C; summer day: ≥ 25 °C; frost day: minimum < 0 °C; wet day: ≥ 1 mm.