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May in Ain El Sokhna typically sees daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows of 19°C (66°F). Minimal rainfall is typical for this month.
For Ain El Sokhna itself, January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Ain El Sokhna spanning 48 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Ain El Sokhna between 2000 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). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. With water temperatures around 24°C (75°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.
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