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Derbent Weather in May

Derbent in May

The short of it: Derbent in May averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 33 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 20° · low 13° · rain 30 mm · daylight 14 h 33 min

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

May in Derbent brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 13°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 20°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 33 min in mid-May, 75 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, Derbent runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Sabnova, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Derbent, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
February
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 33 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SabnovaDagestan3 km W20°13°30 mm
KhazarDagestan9 km SSE21°13°28 mm
Dagestanskiye OgniDagestan10 km NW20°13°31 mm
ChinarDagestan13 km WNW20°13°33 mm
MamedkalaDagestan18 km NW20°13°30 mm
GedzhukhDagestan20 km WNW20°13°34 mm
BelidzhiDagestan22 km SSE21°13°28 mm
VelikentDagestan23 km NW20°13°32 mm

The Almanac · Derbent Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 20°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Derbent by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°22 mm10 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦✦
February5°0°26 mm10 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
March8°2°24 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April14°7°23 mm10 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May20°13°30 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°18°23 mm10 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°21°19 mm10 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°21°24 mm9 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°16°54 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October18°11°50 mm10 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November12°5°49 mm10 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦
December7°2°36 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Derbent in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Derbent in May?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 20°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Derbent?

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

How long are the days in Derbent in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 7 min in December to 15 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Derbent in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Derbent in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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