May weather forecast
Bitama, Eritrea

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Weather in May

May, traditionally marking the beginning of summer, brings notable changes in Bitama's weather. There is a significant upswing in the average temperatures, pushing the mercury further up. This soaring heat is complemented by marginally elevated rainfall at 12mm (0.47"), contributing to increased relative humidity. The most striking characteristic of May’s weather is the high of 40.3°C (104.5°F) temperatures accompanied by a rise in the average minimum temperature to 29.7°C (85.5°F). The intensified heat characterizes the start of peak summers.

Temperature

May, recording an average high temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and a low temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F), is Bitama's warmest month.

Humidity

In Bitama, the average relative humidity in May is 22%.

Rainfall

In Bitama, in May, during 4.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bitama, there are 57.4 rainfall days, and 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bitama, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bitama is 9.9h.

UV index

The month with the highest UV index is May, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 9 during May leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant. Without due care, eyes and skin can be harmed in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Even on a cloudy day, sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 should be used liberally and reapplied often, especially after a swim or outdoor activity.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Bitama?

Bitama, Eritrea, reaches its average highest temperatures in May, measuring 40.3°C (104.5°F) at the peak and 29.7°C (85.5°F) at the lowest.

How hot is it in Bitama in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.3°C (104.5°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Bitama?

In May, the average relative humidity in Bitama, Eritrea, is 22%.

How many days does it rain in May in Bitama?

In Bitama, Eritrea, in May, during 4.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Bitama?

In May, the average day length in Bitama is 12h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Bitama?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Bitama?

In Bitama, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Bitama?

May is the month with the highest UV index in Bitama, with an average maximum UV index of 9.

How high is the UV index in May in Bitama?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average temperature in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average pressure in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average pressure in May: 1005.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1005.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average wind speed in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average humidity in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average humidity in May: 22%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (21%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average rainfall in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average rainfall days in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average sunshine days in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average UV index in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average UV index in May: 9

The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, November and December (UV index 7).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average cloud cover in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 1).

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Average visibility in May
Bitama, Eritrea

Average visibility in May - Bitama, Eritrea
  • 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).

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