Weather in May in Somalia
Are you planning a trip a to Somalia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Somalia in May?
May in Somalia generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Mogadishu at 30°C to very hot in Belet Uen at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Belet Uen and 26°C in Mogadishu. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bosaso with an average of 8.6 mm to high rainfall in Chisimayo with 111 mm.For specific regional insights in Somalia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Somalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Somalia?
Hargeisa
In May Hargeisa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bardera
In May Bardera generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Belet Uen
In May Belet Uen generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bosaso
In May Bosaso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Chisimayo
In May Chisimayo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Somalia.
Is May the best time to visit Somalia?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Somalia with often pleasant weather in Hargeisa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hargeisa.
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