Mersa Matruh weather in May (Egypt)

How is the weather in Mersa Matruh in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Mersa Matruh the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Mersa Matruh in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.4 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

With around 317 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mersa Matruh, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 317 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 77%  

Where to go in Egypt in May

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

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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 Mersa Matruh in May?

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. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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