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Kork-e ‘Olyā Weather in May

Kork-e ‘Olyā in May

The short of it: Kork-e ‘Olyā in May averages a high of 35 °C (95 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 13 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 22° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 13 h 36 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & February

Thirty years of records give Kork-e ‘Olyā an average May high of 35°, a low of 22° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 36 min in mid-May, 46 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, Kork-e ‘Olyā runs about middling and about as wet in May. Baravāt, 13 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Kork-e ‘Olyā, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 36 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaravātKerman13 km SW34°22°8.0 mm
BamKerman14 km WSW34°21°8.0 mm
Dowlatābād-e AnşārīKerman25 km S35°22°7.0 mm
NarmāshīrKerman30 km SE36°23°6.0 mm
ArjomandKerman36 km SE36°23°6.0 mm
JīroftKerman90 km SW34°23°5.0 mm
DowlatābādKerman90 km SW34°24°5.0 mm
MīāndehKerman92 km SW34°24°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Kork-e ‘Olyā Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Kork-e ‘Olyā by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°29 mm9 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°9°27 mm11 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°13°31 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
April30°18°13 mm11 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May35°22°7.0 mm11 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
June38°25°1.0 mm13 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
July38°27°2.0 mm15 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
August37°25°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
September35°22°2.0 mm11 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October31°17°9.0 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November24°10°7.0 mm8 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°6°19 mm8 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kork-e ‘Olyā in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kork-e ‘Olyā in May?

Days average 35 °C (95 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Kork-e ‘Olyā?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and February.

How long are the days in Kork-e ‘Olyā in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 17 min in December to 14 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Kork-e ‘Olyā in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kork-e ‘Olyā in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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