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Esen Weather in May

Esen in May

The short of it: Esen in May averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 8° · rain 56 mm · daylight 14 h 28 min

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

Thirty years of records give Esen an average May high of 20°, a low of 8° and some 56 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 8°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 28 min in mid-May, 72 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Esen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Boruk, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Esen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 28 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BorukSamsun2 km S20°8°56 mm
PaşaköySamsun5 km ESE20°8°58 mm
ArıcaSamsun5 km NNE21°9°51 mm
İncesuSamsun7 km NNW21°9°51 mm
KarkucakSamsun8 km E20°9°54 mm
YağınözüSamsun8 km NNE21°10°49 mm
VezirköprüSamsun10 km ENE21°9°50 mm
YukarınarlıSamsun11 km NW21°10°47 mm

The Almanac · Esen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 8°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Esen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°53 mm7 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
February6°-2°39 mm8 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
March10°1°50 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April15°4°44 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°56 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°46 mm8 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°19 mm9 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°14°21 mm9 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°11°30 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°7°39 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°2°41 mm6 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-1°58 mm6 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Esen in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Esen in May?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 8°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Esen?

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

How long are the days in Esen in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 28 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 14 min in December to 15 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Esen in May?

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

What should I pack for Esen in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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