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Bolu Weather in May

Bolu in May

The short of it: Bolu in May averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 8° · rain 57 mm · daylight 14 h 26 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bolu an average May high of 22°, a low of 8° and some 57 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 22°, with nights near 8°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 26 min in mid-May, 71 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 September and October.

Against its neighbours, Bolu runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Gölköy, 9 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Bolu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 26 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GölköyBolu9 km WSW20°8°56 mm
KumlucaDüzce24 km W20°10°57 mm
KaynaşlıDüzce24 km W20°10°57 mm
MerkezDüzce25 km W20°10°57 mm
SarıyerDüzce25 km W20°10°57 mm
KaraçalıDüzce26 km W20°10°57 mm
ÇeleDüzce27 km W20°10°56 mm
AtatürkDüzce28 km NNW20°9°54 mm

The Almanac · Bolu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 22°, with nights near 8°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Bolu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-3°64 mm8 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦
February8°-1°49 mm9 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
March12°1°60 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°4°45 mm8 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°8°57 mm7 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
June25°11°53 mm7 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
July28°13°23 mm8 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°13°20 mm8 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°10°33 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°6°39 mm6 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°2°38 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
December7°-1°61 mm7 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bolu in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bolu in May?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 22°, with nights near 8°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bolu?

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

How long are the days in Bolu in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 16 min in December to 15 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Bolu in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bolu in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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