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Orhon Weather in May

Orhon in May

The short of it: Orhon in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 15 h 22 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 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Orhon an average May high of 19°, a low of 3° and some 17 mm of rain. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 22 min in mid-May, 101 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, Orhon runs about middling and drier than most in May. Darhan, 41 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Orhon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus June
7° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 22 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DarhanDarhan Uul41 km SSW19°3°17 mm
SühbaatarSelenge Province45 km N19°4°18 mm
AltanbulagSelenge Province60 km NNE19°4°23 mm
NaushkiBuryatiya Republic61 km N19°4°22 mm
KyakhtaBuryatiya Republic62 km NNE19°4°26 mm
HongorDarhan Uul69 km SSW20°3°18 mm
SharïngolSelenge Province69 km SSE20°3°18 mm
ChikoyBuryatiya Republic74 km NE19°3°19 mm

The Almanac · Orhon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Orhon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-19°-30°2.0 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-12°-26°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March1°-13°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-4°8.0 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May19°3°17 mm11 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°10°43 mm9 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°68 mm8 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°75 mm7 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September17°3°30 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October8°-7°10 mm7 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
November-6°-18°5.0 mm6 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-16°-27°3.0 mm5 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orhon in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orhon in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Orhon?

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

How long are the days in Orhon in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Orhon in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Orhon in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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