Herat weather in May (Afghanistan)
What should you pack for a trip to Herat in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in Herat in May, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 31°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.
Precipitation
Herat in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.7 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 2 days will experience rain.
Average sunshine
The month enjoys around 330 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.
Average windspeed
In May, average wind speeds reach 4 m/s, leading to light to moderate breezes. Conditions vary from day to day, with both calm and windier periods.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Afghanistan, check out our Herat's climate page.
Herat, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
15°C
Max Temperature
31°C
Chance of Rain
8%
Precipitation
5.7 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
45%
Windspeed
4 m/s
Sunshine
330 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Afghanistan in May
Find out more about the weather in Afghanistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Afghanistan, check out our Herat's climate page.
So, what should you wear in this month?
It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Afghanistan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Afghanistan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
