May Rainfall and Precipitation in Somalia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Somalia in May.

Somalia experiences precipitation in May ranging from low in Bosaso (8.6 mm (0.3 in)) to high in Chisimayo (111 mm (4.4 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Somalia precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Somalia receive in May?

Hargeisa stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

How many days does it rain in Somalia in May?

Expect around 6 days rainy days in Hargeisa during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Somalia?

No. May sits outside the typical rainy season in Somalia, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in May in Somalia?

Chisimayo is the wettest city in Somalia in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 111 mm (4.4 in).

What is the driest city in May in Somalia?

Based on our database, Bosaso sees the least rainfall in Somalia in May, with around 8.6 mm (0.3 in) on average.

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