El Gouna weather in May (Alexandria Governorate, Egypt)

Curious about the May weather in El Gouna? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In El Gouna the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 23°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

El Gouna in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.3 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 319 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

El Gouna, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 24°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 42% *  
SunshineSunshine 319 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hurghada, Egypt (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Egypt in May

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

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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 El Gouna 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. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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