Bahir Dar weather in May (Ethiopia)

What should you pack for a trip to Bahir Dar in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Bahir Dar includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 18°C.

Precipitation

Bahir Dar in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bahir Dar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Ethiopia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bahir Dar.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ethiopia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ethiopia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.