May weather forecast
Sana, Yemen

With a further rise in the heat, May indicates a clear move towards the summertime in Sana. This month, regarded as a precursor to the most heated period, features long hours of daylight and a UV index still steady at 12. Despite the warming conditions, Sana enjoys a slight drop in rainfall levels to 71mm (2.8"). The last vestiges of spring slowly fade away as the city prepares to embrace the full arrival of the summer season.

Temperature

With the advent of May, Sana's high-temperatures adjust to a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. May nights in Sana present a stark temperature decrease to a moderate 13°C (55.4°F).

Rainfall

In Sana, during May, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. In Sana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 41 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Sana, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:09 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sana, Yemen, are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 12 leads to the following instructions:
Employ all critical precautions. Guarding against sun damage is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.