Sohag Governorate Weather in May

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

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Sohag Abydos

Planning a trip to Sohag Governorate, Egypt this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sohag Governorate in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Sohag. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Sohag Governorate, Egypt, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) in Sohag.

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Best Places to Visit in Sohag Governorate in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Sohag Governorate

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Sohag Governorate, Egypt?

Temperature range in Sohag Governorate (May)

Precipitation variation in Sohag Governorate (May)

Sohag

In May Sohag generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
37°C (99°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sohag →

Abydos

In May Abydos generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
38°C (100°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Abydos →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sohag Governorate in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sohag 37°C (99°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Abydos 38°C (100°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Sohag Governorate weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Sohag Governorate, Egypt typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sohag average around 37°C (99°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

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

Sohag averages a daytime maximum of 37°C (99°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. Sohag averages only about 0.2 mm (0.01 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sohag, May may not be the ideal time to visit Sohag Governorate, Egypt.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Sohag. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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