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Sitrah Weather in May

Sitrah in May

The short of it: Sitrah in May averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 38° · low 25° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 25 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & February

May in Sitrah brings afternoons near 38° and nights around 25°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 25 min in mid-May, 40 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and February.

Against its neighbours, Sitrah runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Ar Rifā‘, 7 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Sitrah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 25 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ar Rifā‘Southern Governorate7 km WSW38°25°1.0 mm
Madīnat ‘ĪsáSouthern Governorate8 km WNW38°25°1.0 mm
ManamaManama9 km NNW37°26°1.0 mm
Jidd ḨafşManama10 km NW38°26°1.0 mm
Al ḨaddMuharraq11 km NNE37°26°1.0 mm
SanābisManama11 km NW38°26°1.0 mm
Al MuharraqMuharraq11 km N37°25°1.0 mm
Madīnat ḨamadNorthern12 km WSW38°25°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Sitrah Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Sitrah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°13°14 mm14 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
February22°14°14 mm17 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°17°16 mm16 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
April32°21°4.0 mm18 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May38°25°1.0 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
June41°28°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
July41°30°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
August40°30°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
September39°27°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October35°24°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
November29°19°21 mm14 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
December23°15°12 mm14 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sitrah in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sitrah in May?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sitrah?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and February.

How long are the days in Sitrah in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 30 min in December to 13 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Sitrah in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sitrah in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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