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May in El Qoseir brings very high temperatures, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights dropping to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall is very low this month, averaging just 0.2 mm (0.01 in).
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in El Qoseir typically stay consistent throughout May, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows typically ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 26°C (79°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for El Qoseir spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in El Qoseir between 2003 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). With water temperatures around 25°C (77°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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