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Korla Weather in May

Korla in May

The short of it: Korla in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 14 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 14 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Korla an average May high of 28°, a low of 15° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 31 min in mid-May, 74 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Korla runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Sishilichengzi, 35 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Korla, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 31 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SishilichengziXinjiang35 km NE28°14°11 mm
BohuXinjiang47 km ENE28°14°11 mm
YuliXinjiang48 km S30°14°6.0 mm
YanqiXinjiang48 km NE28°14°12 mm
HejingXinjiang64 km NNE27°14°14 mm
TewulikeXinjiang80 km NE27°13°13 mm
BaluntaicunXinjiang102 km N19°6°26 mm
LuntaiXinjiang156 km W27°13°12 mm

The Almanac · Korla Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Korla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-12°2.0 mm5 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦
February5°-6°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦
March15°2°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
April23°10°3.0 mm10 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°15°8.0 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
June32°19°13 mm9 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July34°21°14 mm9 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
August33°20°9.0 mm9 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September28°14°5.0 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°5°2.0 mm6 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
November9°-3°1.0 mm6 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦
December-1°-10°1.0 mm5 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Korla in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Korla in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Korla?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Korla in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 9 min in December to 15 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Korla in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Korla in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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