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Atakent Weather in May

Atakent in May

The short of it: Atakent in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 14° · rain 36 mm · daylight 14 h 11 min

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

May in Atakent brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 14°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 14°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 11 min in mid-May, 63 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Atakent runs about middling and drier than most in May. Kuyulu, 11 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Atakent, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus June
7° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 11 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KuyuluAdıyaman Province11 km SSE28°15°35 mm
SayörenAdıyaman Province13 km SSW29°15°32 mm
AltınşehirAdıyaman Province16 km N28°14°42 mm
ŞambayatAdıyaman Province16 km NW28°14°40 mm
KarapınarAdıyaman Province19 km NNE27°14°46 mm
AdıyamanAdıyaman Province19 km NNE27°14°46 mm
GümüşkayaAdıyaman Province20 km S30°15°30 mm
MalazgirtAdıyaman Province20 km NNE27°14°46 mm

The Almanac · Atakent Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 14°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Atakent by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°2°101 mm6 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
February12°3°74 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
March17°6°59 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April22°10°43 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°14°36 mm8 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June35°20°5.0 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
July39°24°2.0 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August39°24°1.0 mm9 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
September35°19°8.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October27°13°30 mm6 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°7°57 mm5 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
December12°4°115 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Atakent in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Atakent in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 14°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Atakent?

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

How long are the days in Atakent in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 35 min in December to 14 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Atakent in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Atakent in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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