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Posof Weather in May

Posof in May

The short of it: Posof in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 5° · rain 97 mm · daylight 14 h 30 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Posof an average May high of 16°, a low of 5° and some 97 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 30 min in mid-May, 73 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Posof runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Yeniköy, 9 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Posof, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 26 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 30 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YeniköyArdahan9 km ESE17°5°92 mm
ValeSamtskhe-Javakheti17 km NE19°7°82 mm
AdigeniSamtskhe-Javakheti18 km N18°7°85 mm
DamalArdahan21 km SSE14°2°102 mm
AkhaltsikheSamtskhe-Javakheti26 km NE20°8°76 mm
KoyunpınarıArdahan30 km S16°3°88 mm
Diok’nisiAdjara31 km WNW18°8°91 mm
HanakArdahan32 km SSE16°3°86 mm

The Almanac · Posof Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Posof by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°50 mm7 km/h9 h 29 min✦
February1°-9°48 mm7 km/h10 h 33 min✦
March5°-6°59 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦
April12°0°71 mm8 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
May16°5°97 mm7 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
June20°8°98 mm7 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
July24°11°70 mm7 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August25°11°69 mm7 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
September21°7°57 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October15°3°66 mm6 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦
November8°-2°56 mm6 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦
December2°-6°49 mm7 km/h9 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Posof in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Posof in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Posof?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Posof in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 11 min in December to 15 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Posof in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Posof in May?

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

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