May weather forecastAbha, Saudi Arabia

May

Weather in May

Weather in May witnesses further ascend in temperature, signifying the advent of the warm season in Abha. Increased sunshine duration naturally caters to public outings and sightseeing. The average wind speed slightly drops down ensuring pleasant breezes throughout the days and nights. Despite the substantial surge in temperature, rainfall thickens with an average of 70mm (2.76"), making it the month with the heaviest showers. Expect minor reductions in visibility due to the increased cloud cover.

Temperature

The dawn of May sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), subtly contrasting with April's 27.3°C (81.1°F). May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a pleasant 21°C (69.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 37%.

Rainfall

In Abha, in May, during 12.2 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Abha, Saudi Arabia, there are 105.6 rainfall days, and 383mm (15.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Abha, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of May, in Abha, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:42 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Abha are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Abha, is 29.8°C (85.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in April is evaluated at 27°C (80.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Abha is 37%.

In May, in Abha, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout May, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Abha, the average day length in May is 12h and 59min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:42 +03.

In Abha, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Abha, Saudi Arabia, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

27.3°C

29.8°C

32.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12km/h

9.8km/h

10.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.4

13.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average high temperature in May: 29.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average pressure in May: 1009.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average wind speed in May: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average humidity in May: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall in May: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average daylight in May: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Abha, Saudi Arabia

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).