May weather forecast
Asyut, Egypt

As we welcome May, the weather confirms the arrival of summer in Asyut. The city sweats under soaring temperatures, inching towards an intimidating 35.2°C (95.4°F). The UV index reaches a year-high, making outdoor activity harsh unless adequately protected. The weather patterns show a sharp incline in daylight hours. Meanwhile, the quantity of rainfall remains almost nonexistent, maintaining persistently dry conditions.

Temperature

May's arrival in Asyut, Egypt, brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a hot 31.4°C (88.5°F) in April to a torrid 35.2°C (95.4°F). Asyut notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout May, with an average nighttime temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 25%, May is the least humid month in Asyut.

Rainfall

January, March, May through December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Asyut is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Asyut is 11h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take all required precautions, as unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. One must apply and reapply generously an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or after an outdoor workout or swim.