Asmara weather in May (Eritrea)

How does the weather in Asmara usually fare in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Asmara during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Asmara in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 255 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Asmara. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Asmara climate page with graphs.

 

Asmara, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 48%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 255 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Eritrea in May

Find out more about the weather in Eritrea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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