May weather forecast
Homs‎, Syria

May showcases the arrival of summer heat in Homs‎, with temperatures peaking at around 27°C (80.6°F). The warmth of May contrasts with the cooler month of April before it, making the use of air conditioning more common in homes and businesses. Rainfall becomes remarkably scarce, and daylight hours extend further. Transitioning into June, temperatures continue to soar, and the city prepares itself for the peak of summer. May's sizzling heat foreshadows the arid and scorching conditions typical of a Homs‎ summer.

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's pleasant 21.6°C (70.9°F) to a moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F). Nighttime temperatures exhibit a substantial dip from daytime highs during May, averaging at a mild 13°C (55.4°F).

Rainfall

In Homs‎, in May, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. In Homs‎, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70 days and collects up to 429mm (16.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of May in Homs‎, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 19:40 +03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Homs‎ is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Homs‎ is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 9 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.