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Aykhal Weather in May

Aykhal in May

The short of it: Aykhal in May averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 19 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -4° · rain 33 mm · daylight 19 h 4 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

May in Aykhal brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -4°, with about 33 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from April to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 19 h 4 min in mid-May, 232 minutes more than a month before. The evenings barely darken — the light lingers past ten.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Aykhal runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Udachny, 69 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Aykhal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
9° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
12° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Sep–May
Daylight, mid-month
19 h 4 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UdachnySakha69 km NE7°-4°29 mm
OlenyokSakha289 km N5°-4°23 mm
ChernyshevskiySakha328 km S9°0°27 mm
MirnySakha396 km SSE11°1°27 mm
AlmaznyySakha411 km SSE11°0°26 mm
NyurbaSakha440 km SE13°1°24 mm

The Almanac · Aykhal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from April to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Aykhal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-30°-39°13 mm4 km/h4 h 29 min✦✦
February-26°-37°12 mm4 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦
March-14°-29°11 mm6 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April-3°-17°22 mm9 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦
May6°-4°33 mm10 km/h19 h 4 min✦✦✦
June18°6°43 mm9 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦✦
July22°9°46 mm8 km/h20 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
August17°5°56 mm8 km/h16 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September7°-2°33 mm7 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October-7°-14°29 mm8 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦
November-23°-31°21 mm4 km/h5 h 39 min✦✦
December-29°-38°12 mm4 km/h2 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aykhal in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aykhal in May?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from April to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Aykhal?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Aykhal in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 19 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 2 h 57 min in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Aykhal in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Aykhal in May?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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