May weather forecastHarar, Ethiopia
May
Weather in May
If April showers bring May flowers, Harar indeed bears witness to this old saying as the city continues to bloom under the considerable rainfall from 156mm (6.14") falling over an estimated 24.5 days. While the rain might add a touch of romanticism to the city's picturesque charm, it also causes an upswing in humidity, which reaches 70% this month. The moisture in the air does little to deter the sun, which shines for an impressive average of 12.6 hours a day, the highest for the year. As the month draws to a close, the city experiences a minor dip in temperatures, a slight precursors to the approaching winter. The pressure hovers at around 1011.6mb throughout the month, maintaining a steady atmospheric condition.Temperature
Harar's May average high-temperature settles at a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) marks the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
In Harar, in May, it is raining for 24.5 days, with typically 156mm (6.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 191.6 rainfall days, and 897mm (35.31") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Harar, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:28 EAT.
Sunshine
May and June, with an average of 11.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 15.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (16.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (13.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average pressure in May: 1011.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average wind speed in May: 7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (43%).
Average rainfall in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average rainfall in May: 156mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average rainfall days in May: 24.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average sunshine days in May: 3.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average cloud cover in May: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in May
Harar, Ethiopia
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).
