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Ghulja Weather in May

Ghulja in May

The short of it: Ghulja in May averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 12° · rain 25 mm · daylight 14 h 43 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give Ghulja an average May high of 26°, a low of 12° and some 25 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 26°, with nights near 12°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 43 min in mid-May, 80 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Ghulja runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ka'erdun, 2 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ghulja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 43 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ka'erdunXinjiang2 km ESE25°12°26 mm
TaxkowrükXinjiang3 km SSW26°12°25 mm
HanbinXinjiang5 km WNW26°12°26 mm
KipekyüziXinjiang7 km NE26°11°27 mm
DadamtuXinjiang7 km N26°11°28 mm
HudiyuziXinjiang7 km E26°11°27 mm
BayandaiXinjiang8 km NW25°11°27 mm
PanjimXinjiang13 km NE25°11°30 mm

The Almanac · Ghulja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 26°, with nights near 12°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ghulja by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-17°16 mm5 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
February0°-12°17 mm6 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March10°-2°16 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
April20°7°27 mm10 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°12°25 mm10 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°16°27 mm9 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°25 mm9 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August30°15°17 mm8 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September26°10°15 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°3°20 mm7 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
November7°-4°26 mm6 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
December-1°-12°21 mm5 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ghulja in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ghulja in May?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 26°, with nights near 12°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ghulja?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Ghulja in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 55 min in December to 15 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Ghulja in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ghulja in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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