Gharbia Governorate Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Gharbia Governorate, Egypt in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Gharbia Governorate in May

Gharbia Governorate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. May in Gharbia Governorate generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Tanta. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gharbia Governorate, Egypt, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm (0.04 in) in Tanta.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Tanta gets approximately 327 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Gharbia Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gharbia Governorate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tanta)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March25°C (77°F) April29°C (84°F) May33°C (91°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October32°C (90°F) November27°C (81°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gharbia Governorate in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gharbia Governorate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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).

Popular Destinations in Gharbia Governorate

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt?

Tanta

In May Tanta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
327 hours
359 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gharbia Governorate, in Egypt.

Gharbia Governorate weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt in May?

Gharbia Governorate, Egypt typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tanta average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt in May?

Average temperatures in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt during May range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Tanta.

Does Gharbia Governorate, Egypt get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Tanta averages just 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Gharbia Governorate, Egypt.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gharbia Governorate, Egypt?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Gharbia Governorate, Egypt with overall perfect weather in Tanta. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Gharbia Governorate, Egypt is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Tanta. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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