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Stepanavan Weather in May

Stepanavan in May

The short of it: Stepanavan in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 101 mm · daylight 14 h 27 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Stepanavan an average May high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 101 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 101 mm.

The sun is up for about 14 h 27 min in mid-May, 72 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Stepanavan runs about middling and about as wet in May. Tashir, 15 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Stepanavan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 32 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 27 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TashirLori15 km NW17°5°110 mm
OdzunLori20 km ENE19°7°87 mm
SpitakLori22 km SSW16°5°94 mm
VanadzorLori24 km SSE17°6°91 mm
MetsavanLori25 km NNW16°5°116 mm
AlaverdiLori26 km ENE19°8°83 mm
GugarkLori26 km SSE17°6°90 mm
JrashenLori30 km SW14°4°96 mm

The Almanac · Stepanavan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 101 mm.

Climate of Stepanavan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-6°21 mm7 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
February5°-10°27 mm7 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March8°-5°42 mm7 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April14°1°69 mm8 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May17°6°101 mm7 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June22°8°86 mm6 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July24°11°56 mm7 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August27°12°40 mm6 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°9°37 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°4°45 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°-3°29 mm6 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
December8°-4°19 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stepanavan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stepanavan in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 101 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Stepanavan?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Stepanavan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 14 min in December to 15 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Stepanavan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Stepanavan in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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