May weather forecastAbu Simbel, Egypt

May

Weather in May

Entering summer in May, Abu Simbel confronts the highest average temperatures. Curiously, despite the rising temperatures from 35.1°C (95.2°F) to 38.7°C (101.7°F), the absolute number of sunshine hours slightly dips. Days filled with bright, unfiltered sunshine provide plenty of light, although it's best to remember a hat and stay hydrated. The weather doesn't deter tourists, ready to experience the grandeur of the famous Abu Simbel temples. One can savor the warm Egyptian nights in May, best enjoyed with a late-night tour of the ancient ruins.

Temperature

The shift from April to May in Abu Simbel is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a sweltering 35.1°C (95.2°F) to a still fiery hot 38.7°C (101.7°F). In the month of May, Abu Simbel witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 14%.

Rainfall

January through June, September through December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In Abu Simbel, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EEST.

Sunshine

January, February and May, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Abu Simbel.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Abu Simbel, is 38.7°C (101.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F).

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 14%.

The average relative humidity in May is 14%.

January through June, September through December are months without rainfall.

The average day length in May is 13h and 13min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EEST.

January, February and May, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Abu Simbel, Egypt, is 9.8h.

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Abu Simbel is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average high temperature in May: 38.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (27.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and September (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (13km/h).

Average humidity in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average humidity in May: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (43%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (14%).

Average rainfall in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average rainfall in May: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (1.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (28.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).