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Sözveren Weather in May

Sözveren in May

The short of it: Sözveren in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 14 h 13 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 18° · low 8° · rain 69 mm · daylight 14 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sözveren an average May high of 18°, a low of 8° and some 69 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 13 min in mid-May, 64 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, Sözveren runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Kaçıt, 10 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Sözveren, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 29 mm less rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KaçıtVan10 km SW18°8°71 mm
KonalgaVan13 km S19°8°71 mm
BilgiVan20 km NE17°7°64 mm
BelenolukSiirt28 km WSW22°11°68 mm
BahçesarayVan29 km WNW19°8°73 mm
GümüşörenSiirt32 km W19°9°72 mm
YapraktepeSiirt32 km SW20°10°71 mm
GevaşVan34 km N18°9°59 mm

The Almanac · Sözveren Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Sözveren by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°78 mm6 km/h9 h 48 min✦
February0°-7°72 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦
March5°-3°97 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April11°2°98 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
May18°8°69 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°14 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°16°5.0 mm8 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°15°3.0 mm8 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September24°11°10 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°6°54 mm6 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November8°0°72 mm6 km/h10 h 3 min✦
December2°-5°79 mm5 km/h9 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sözveren in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sözveren in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sözveren?

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

How long are the days in Sözveren in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 32 min in December to 14 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Sözveren in May?

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

What should I pack for Sözveren in May?

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

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