Ashkelon weather in May (South District Israel, Israel)

How is the weather in Ashkelon in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Ashkelon the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Ashkelon in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.3 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

With around 329 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Ashkelon, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 329 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Tel Aviv, Israel (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Israel in May

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

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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 Ashkelon 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.

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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