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Gharyan Weather in May

Gharyan in May

The short of it: Gharyan in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 13 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 13 h 47 min

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

May in Gharyan brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 16°, with about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 16°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 47 min in mid-May, 51 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Gharyan runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Al Qawāsim, 4 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Gharyan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 47 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al QawāsimJabal al Gharbi4 km ENE29°16°4.0 mm
Abū ZayyānJabal al Gharbi9 km SSW28°16°5.0 mm
Al Aşābi‘ahJabal al Gharbi21 km SW28°16°5.0 mm
KiklahJabal al Gharbi32 km WSW29°17°4.0 mm
Al ‘AzīzīyahAl Jafarah40 km N30°17°4.0 mm
Bi’r al GhanamAz Zawiyah45 km WNW29°17°2.0 mm
Sīdī aş ŞaydTripoli47 km ENE29°16°3.0 mm
YafranJabal al Gharbi48 km WSW29°17°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Gharyan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 16°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Gharyan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°5°55 mm12 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦
February16°6°57 mm12 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
March20°9°30 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°12°16 mm15 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°16°4.0 mm14 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
June32°20°2.0 mm14 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July34°22°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
August34°23°1.0 mm12 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
September31°20°14 mm13 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
October27°17°26 mm12 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
November22°12°22 mm11 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°7°33 mm12 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gharyan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gharyan in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 16°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Gharyan?

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

How long are the days in Gharyan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 3 min in December to 14 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Gharyan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gharyan in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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