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Rāwah Weather in May

Rāwah in May

The short of it: Rāwah in May averages a high of 35 °C (96 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain and about 13 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 21° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 13 h 57 min

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

May in Rāwah brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 21°, with about 9.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 57 min in mid-May, 56 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 March and November.

Against its neighbours, Rāwah runs about middling and wetter than most in May. ‘Anat al Qadīmah, 3 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Rāwah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
‘Anat al QadīmahAnbar3 km SE35°21°9.0 mm
‘AnahAnbar14 km SSE36°21°7.0 mm
ḨadīthahAnbar57 km SE36°22°5.0 mm
Al Qā’imAnbar86 km W34°20°8.0 mm
As SūsahDeir ez-Zor88 km W34°20°7.0 mm
Ālbū KamālDeir ez-Zor92 km W34°20°8.0 mm
HajīnDeir ez-Zor102 km WNW33°20°8.0 mm
HītAnbar126 km SE37°22°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Rāwah 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 9.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Rāwah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°4°27 mm8 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
February17°6°21 mm9 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°10°20 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April30°16°16 mm11 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May35°21°9.0 mm11 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
June41°26°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
July43°28°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August43°28°0.0 mm10 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September39°24°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October32°18°14 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
November22°10°30 mm6 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°5°28 mm8 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rāwah in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rāwah in May?

Days average 35 °C (96 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rāwah?

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

How long are the days in Rāwah in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 51 min in December to 14 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Rāwah in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rāwah in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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