May weather forecastTauda, Eritrea

May

Weather in May

May is discernible for the beginning of a considerable rainfall period, gathering up to 6mm (0.24") on average. Warm temperatures persist, but the city of Tauda experiences a relief from hot, sunny days seen in the previous months. May stands as a harbinger of the wet season that follows; surprisingly, it merges warm temperatures with an onset of heavy rain showers. The sun keeps a lower profile this month, while the forecast predicts abundant cloud cover. Rainfall is set to increase as June approaches, a trend that continues into the heart of the rainy season.

Temperature

April and May, with an average high-temperature of 39.1°C (102.4°F), are the warmest months in Tauda.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Tauda, Eritrea, with an average relative humidity of 24%.

Rainfall

In May, in Tauda, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tauda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.6 days and collects up to 185mm (7.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tauda, Eritrea, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.2h.

UV index

March through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Tauda, Eritrea. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following advice:
Never neglect to protect yourself. Eyes and skin can suffer swift damage. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

Tauda's average highest temperatures are recorded in April and May, reaching a high of 39.1°C (102.4°F).

In Tauda, 39.1°C (102.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 28.3°C (82.9°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

With an average relative humidity of 24%, May is the least humid month in Tauda.

In May, the average relative humidity in Tauda is 24%.

In May, in Tauda, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of May in Tauda, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.

In Tauda, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.2h.

The months with the highest UV index in Tauda are March through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average high temperature in May: 39.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (39.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (32.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).

Average pressure in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average humidity in May: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (24%).

Average rainfall in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (96mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

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: 11h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Tauda, Eritrea

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Tauda, 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).