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Julfa Weather in May

Julfa in May

The short of it: Julfa in May averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 13° · rain 34 mm · daylight 14 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Julfa an average May high of 27°, a low of 13° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 13°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 34 mm.

The sun is up for about 14 h 17 min in mid-May, 67 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; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Julfa runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Julfa, 2 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Julfa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 17 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JulfaNakhchivan2 km N27°13°34 mm
Shojā‘East Azerbaijan4 km SSE27°13°35 mm
YaycıNakhchivan9 km E27°13°36 mm
HādīshahrEast Azerbaijan10 km SSE26°12°37 mm
AbrakunisNakhchivan22 km N24°11°42 mm
DesteNakhchivan25 km ESE27°13°40 mm
NehramNakhchivan25 km NW26°13°35 mm
BabakNakhchivan29 km NW25°13°34 mm

The Almanac · Julfa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 13°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 34 mm.

Climate of Julfa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°15 mm6 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦✦
February7°-1°15 mm6 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
March14°4°28 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
April21°8°33 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°13°34 mm8 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°19°18 mm8 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
July36°21°8.0 mm10 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
August36°22°5.0 mm10 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
September32°17°7.0 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October24°10°18 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November15°4°19 mm5 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
December9°-1°15 mm5 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Julfa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Julfa in May?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 13°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 34 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Julfa?

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

How long are the days in Julfa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 27 min in December to 14 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Julfa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Julfa in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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