May weather forecastAl Ghanim, Qatar

May

Weather in May

May establishes the onset of the summer months in Al Ghanim. It witnesses a stark increase in temperature quite against the coolness of April. The city basks in the sun’s brilliance with up to 12.2 sunshine hours, the highest yearly recorded count. May experiences negligible rainfall, which is an imposing shift from the previous month. The declining pressure system reaching 1006.2mb coupled with a UV index of 8 indicates the weather progression towards more summery conditions.

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a hot 31°C (87.8°F) in April to a very hot 36.4°C (97.5°F). An average low-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 38%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 1.1 rainfall days, in May, Al Ghanim aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Al Ghanim, during the entire year, the rain falls for 22 days and collects up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Al Ghanim, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:43 and sunset at 18:19 +03.

Sunshine

In Al Ghanim, the average sunshine in May is 12.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Al Ghanim is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Al Ghanim experiences an average high-temperature of 36.4°C (97.5°F) and a low-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

In Al Ghanim, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.

May is the last month it rains. During 1.1 rainfall days, in May, Al Ghanim aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Al Ghanim is 13h and 23min.

On the first day of May in Al Ghanim, Qatar, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:43 and sunset at 18:19 +03.

The average sunshine duration in May in Al Ghanim, Qatar, is 12.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Al Ghanim, Qatar, is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average rainfall
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average high temperature in May: 36.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average pressure in May: 1006.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (996.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average wind speed in May: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (14.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

Average rainfall in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (13mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (6.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average sunshine days in May: 29.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (22.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 15).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 0).

Average visibility in May
Al Ghanim, Qatar

  • 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).