May weather forecast
Somalia

In May, Somalia continues to experience high temperatures, though slightly cooler than the peak heat witnessed in April. Average temperatures during this month typically range from 28°C (82.4°F) to 38°C (100.4°F) across the country. In the northern city of Hargeisa, temperatures fluctuate between 23°C (73.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), while in Mogadishu, located in the south, temperatures generally range from 33°C (91.4°F) to 38°C (100.4°F).

May is less hot than April, providing a minor respite from the extreme heat of the previous month. However, the temperatures remain significantly high compared to the following month of June, when the mercury starts to drop gradually.

During May, the Gu season is in full swing, leading to an increased likelihood of sporadic showers. The rainfall, though still relatively low compared to temperate regions, is typically higher than in the preceding months. Southern regions usually receive more rainfall than the northern areas. Rainfall during this time is important for the agricultural activities in the country, providing much-needed water for crop growth.

Maritime influences continue to have an impact on the coastal regions, often resulting in slightly cooler temperatures and occasional showers. However, the interior regions, located far from the coast, experience higher temperatures and increased rainfall.

While May does not hold the record for the most extreme weather conditions in Somalia, it stands out due to the continuation of high temperatures and the peak of the Gu season, the primary rainy season. Despite the challenging weather conditions, this period plays a crucial role in Somalia's agricultural cycle, supporting the growth of crops and pastures.

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• Mogadishu - May »
  In Mogadishu in May, during 6 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mogadishu the average seawater temperature in May is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Hargeisa - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Hargeisa sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:20 EAT. The months with the highest UV index in Hargeisa are April through June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Bosaso - May »
  May through September, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Bosaso. May through September, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Bosaso.
• Galkayo - May »
  On the first day of May in Galkayo, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:58. May in Galkayo introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's hot 31°C (87.8°F) to a still tropical 34°C (93.2°F).
• Berbera - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Berbera, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:18 EAT. The months with the most rainfall in Berbera are May and August, with an average 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
• Kismayo - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Kismayo are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. On the last day of the month, in Kismayo, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:10 EAT.
• Garowe - May »
  On the first day of May in Garowe, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:55. With the onset of May, Garowe experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from 31°C (87.8°F) in April to a still hot 34°C (93.2°F).
• Merca - May »
  On the first day of May in Merca sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:03. On the first day of May in Merca, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:03.
• Beledweyne - May »
  On the last day of May, in Beledweyne, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:08 EAT. As the city gears into May, the rainfall volume in Beledweyne persists, with precipitation similar to that of April.
• Borama - May »
  On the last day of May, in Borama sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:24 EAT. Borama greets May with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month.