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Rasht Weather in May

Rasht in May

The short of it: Rasht in May averages a high of 24 °C (76 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 15° · rain 41 mm · daylight 14 h 9 min

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

May in Rasht brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 15°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 24°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 9 min in mid-May, 63 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, Rasht runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Pīr Bāzār, 8 km to the NNW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Rasht, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 22 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pīr BāzārGilan Province8 km NNW23°15°35 mm
KhomāmGilan Province14 km NNE23°15°35 mm
SangarGilan Province14 km SE23°16°39 mm
Ţālem Seh ShanbehGilan Province15 km SE23°16°39 mm
KūcheşfahānGilan Province16 km E23°15°39 mm
FashtakehGilan Province18 km NNE22°14°33 mm
Rūd PīshGilan Province18 km WSW22°14°32 mm
Khoshk BījārGilan Province19 km NE23°15°37 mm

The Almanac · Rasht 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 24°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Rasht by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°5°116 mm7 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦
February12°5°105 mm8 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
March14°7°90 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April19°11°63 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May24°15°41 mm8 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°20°33 mm9 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°22°37 mm9 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
August31°22°63 mm9 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
September27°19°148 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October23°14°203 mm7 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦
November17°9°199 mm7 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
December14°6°150 mm6 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rasht in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rasht in May?

Days average 24 °C (76 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 24°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rasht?

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

How long are the days in Rasht in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 36 min in December to 14 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Rasht in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rasht in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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