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Ballıbostan Weather in May

Ballıbostan in May

The short of it: Ballıbostan in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 6° · rain 67 mm · daylight 14 h 21 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ballıbostan an average May high of 19°, a low of 6° and some 67 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 6°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 67 mm.

The sun is up for about 14 h 21 min in mid-May, 69 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Ballıbostan runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ağrı, 13 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ballıbostan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 21 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AğrıAğrı13 km WNW19°6°70 mm
TaşlıçayAğrı16 km ESE18°6°68 mm
HamurAğrı19 km WSW18°6°68 mm
DiyadinAğrı44 km ESE17°5°66 mm
EleşkirtAğrı46 km WNW17°5°78 mm
KağızmanKars Province54 km N20°8°61 mm
TuzlucaIğdır57 km NE22°9°56 mm
YeniIğdır57 km NE22°9°56 mm

The Almanac · Ballıbostan 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 19°; nights run about 6°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 67 mm.

Climate of Ballıbostan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°37 mm5 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
February-3°-13°38 mm5 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
March3°-6°45 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April12°1°62 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦
May19°6°67 mm7 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June24°9°42 mm7 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°13°26 mm8 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August30°13°18 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September26°8°19 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°3°45 mm6 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November9°-2°38 mm5 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
December0°-8°39 mm4 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ballıbostan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ballıbostan in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 6°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 67 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Ballıbostan?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Ballıbostan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 22 min in December to 14 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Ballıbostan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ballıbostan in May?

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

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