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Ahlat Weather in May

Ahlat in May

The short of it: Ahlat in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 9 °C (47 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 9° · rain 76 mm · daylight 14 h 16 min

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

May in Ahlat brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 9°, with about 76 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 16 min in mid-May, 66 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Ahlat runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Kırklar Mahallesi, 4 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Ahlat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 17 mm less rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 16 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kırklar MahallesiBitlis4 km W17°7°79 mm
YeniköprüBitlis6 km WSW17°8°78 mm
TaşharmanBitlis14 km WSW18°6°81 mm
BahçedereBitlis15 km ENE17°7°73 mm
OtluyazıBitlis18 km NNW16°6°82 mm
AdilcevazBitlis23 km ENE16°7°69 mm
BurcukayaBitlis24 km WNW17°6°79 mm
GüzelsuBitlis25 km W17°6°82 mm

The Almanac · Ahlat Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ahlat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°70 mm5 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
February3°-3°71 mm5 km/h10 h 42 min✦
March6°0°80 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April11°4°93 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
May16°9°76 mm7 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
June22°13°23 mm8 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°16°6.0 mm8 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°17°5.0 mm7 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°13°14 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°8°61 mm5 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November10°3°65 mm5 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
December5°0°66 mm4 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ahlat in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ahlat in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 9 °C (47 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ahlat?

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

How long are the days in Ahlat in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 28 min in December to 14 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Ahlat in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ahlat in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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