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‘Afrīn Weather in May

‘Afrīn in May

The short of it: ‘Afrīn in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 27 mm · daylight 14 h 6 min

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

May in ‘Afrīn brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 17°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 6 min in mid-May, 61 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, ‘Afrīn runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. I‘zāz, 18 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in ‘Afrīn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
I‘zāzAleppo18 km ENE30°14°25 mm
NublAleppo18 km SE30°16°22 mm
Tall Rif‘atAleppo21 km ESE30°15°22 mm
JindayrisAleppo21 km SW30°17°31 mm
KilisKilis32 km NE28°14°26 mm
Ad DānāIdlib34 km SSW30°17°25 mm
ReyhanlıHatay38 km SW30°18°35 mm
ArdıçlıHatay40 km NW28°17°43 mm

The Almanac · ‘Afrīn Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of ‘Afrīn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°4°101 mm6 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
February15°5°82 mm7 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
March20°8°53 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April25°12°37 mm8 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
May30°17°27 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June34°21°5.0 mm11 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
July36°24°0.0 mm12 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
August37°24°2.0 mm10 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
September34°21°10 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October29°16°31 mm5 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November21°9°49 mm5 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
December15°6°104 mm6 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about ‘Afrīn in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in ‘Afrīn in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit ‘Afrīn?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in ‘Afrīn in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 6 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 41 min in December to 14 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in ‘Afrīn in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for ‘Afrīn in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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