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Ash Shaţţ in May averages 33°C (91°F) during the day and 19°C (66°F) at night. Minimal rainfall is typical for this time of year.
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44-year average (1982-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ash Shaţţ typically rise from around 30°C (86°F) at the start of May to approximately 33°C (91°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 17°C (63°F) to 20°C (68°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ash Shaţţ spanning 48 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 26 years of weather observations (2000-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Ash Shaţţ.
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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 but pleasant conditions in Ash Shaţţ in May. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too.
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