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Soran Weather in May

Soran in May

The short of it: Soran in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 14 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 44 mm · daylight 14 h 6 min

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

May in Soran brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 44 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 28°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 6 min in mid-May, 61 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Soran runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Ṟuwandiz, 5 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Soran, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 42 mm less rain
Versus June
7° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ṞuwandizErbil5 km SSW28°16°44 mm
KhalīfānErbil13 km WSW28°16°41 mm
ḨarirErbil21 km SW28°16°44 mm
ShaqlāwahErbil34 km SW27°16°46 mm
PīrmāmErbil43 km SW29°17°41 mm
HajiawaSulaymaniyah52 km SSE30°17°38 mm
PiranshahrWest Azerbaijan54 km E22°9°58 mm
RānyahSulaymaniyah54 km SE29°16°42 mm

The Almanac · Soran Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 28°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Soran by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°0°154 mm6 km/h9 h 55 min✦
February11°2°158 mm7 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
March16°6°128 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April21°10°86 mm9 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
May28°15°44 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June35°21°1.0 mm9 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
July39°24°0.0 mm10 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
August39°24°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September34°19°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October27°13°14 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November18°7°75 mm5 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
December11°3°108 mm6 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Soran in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Soran in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 28°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Soran?

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

How long are the days in Soran in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 6 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 40 min in December to 14 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Soran in May?

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

What should I pack for Soran in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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