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Darhan Weather in May

Darhan in May

The short of it: Darhan in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 15 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 3° · rain 17 mm · daylight 15 h 20 min

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

May in Darhan brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 3°, with about 17 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 20 min in mid-May, 99 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Darhan runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Hongor, 29 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Darhan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus June
7° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 20 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HongorDarhan Uul29 km S20°3°18 mm
OrhonDarhan Uul41 km NNE19°3°17 mm
SharïngolSelenge Province46 km SE20°3°18 mm
DzüünharaaSelenge Province81 km SSE21°4°17 mm
SühbaatarSelenge Province85 km NNE19°4°18 mm
NaushkiBuryatiya Republic100 km N19°4°22 mm
AltanbulagSelenge Province101 km NNE19°4°23 mm
KyakhtaBuryatiya Republic103 km NNE19°4°26 mm

The Almanac · Darhan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Darhan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-18°-30°2.0 mm5 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
February-12°-27°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March1°-14°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-4°7.0 mm10 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May19°3°17 mm11 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°11°43 mm9 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°66 mm8 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°73 mm7 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September18°3°29 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October8°-7°10 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November-5°-18°6.0 mm6 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December-15°-27°4.0 mm5 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Darhan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Darhan in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Darhan?

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

How long are the days in Darhan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Darhan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Darhan in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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