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Başkavak Weather in May

Başkavak in May

The short of it: Başkavak in May averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 13° · rain 47 mm · daylight 14 h 11 min

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

Thirty years of records give Başkavak an average May high of 27°, a low of 13° and some 47 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 47 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 light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Başkavak runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Savur, 3 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Başkavak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 29 mm less rain
Versus June
8° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 11 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SavurMardin3 km SSW27°12°51 mm
PınardereMardin11 km SSW27°12°50 mm
AvineMardin14 km W27°12°46 mm
YeşilalanMardin14 km SW27°12°51 mm
ÖmerliMardin19 km SSE26°12°55 mm
KayapınarBatman24 km E26°12°59 mm
KabalaMardin25 km SSW27°13°48 mm
YeşilliMardin26 km SSW27°13°48 mm

The Almanac · Başkavak Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Başkavak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°103 mm7 km/h9 h 50 min✦
February10°1°98 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦
March15°4°83 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April21°8°76 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°13°47 mm8 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June35°18°5.0 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
July39°22°1.0 mm8 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August39°22°1.0 mm8 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
September34°17°5.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October26°12°38 mm6 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November16°5°65 mm5 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
December9°1°100 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Başkavak in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Başkavak in May?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 27°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Başkavak?

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

How long are the days in Başkavak 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 Başkavak in May?

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

What should I pack for Başkavak in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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