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Tatvan Weather in May

Tatvan in May

The short of it: Tatvan in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 82 mm · daylight 14 h 15 min

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

May in Tatvan brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 7°, with about 82 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 15 min in mid-May, 66 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Tatvan runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Çağlayan Mahallesi, 3 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Tatvan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 44 mm less rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 15 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Çağlayan MahallesiBitlis3 km SE17°7°81 mm
DeğirmenaltıBitlis12 km SW16°6°86 mm
BitlisBitlis18 km WSW19°8°86 mm
TaşharmanBitlis24 km N18°6°81 mm
GüroymakBitlis25 km WNW21°9°76 mm
YeniköprüBitlis29 km NNE17°8°78 mm
GüzelsuBitlis31 km NNW17°6°82 mm
HizanBitlis32 km SSE20°9°77 mm

The Almanac · Tatvan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Tatvan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-6°100 mm5 km/h9 h 45 min✦
February2°-5°99 mm5 km/h10 h 42 min✦
March5°-2°116 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April11°3°126 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦
May17°7°82 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
June24°11°20 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°14°5.0 mm8 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°5.0 mm8 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°11°15 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°6°75 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
November9°1°88 mm6 km/h10 h 1 min✦
December3°-3°100 mm5 km/h9 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tatvan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tatvan in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tatvan?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Tatvan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 15 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 29 min in December to 14 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Tatvan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tatvan in May?

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

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