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Abéché Weather in May

Abéché in May

The short of it: Abéché in May averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 26 °C (79 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 41° · low 26° · rain 10 mm · daylight 12 h 46 min

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

May in Abéché brings afternoons near 41° and nights around 26°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 46 min in mid-May, 20 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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Abéché runs about middling and about as wet in May. Goz Béïda, 33 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Abéché, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 46 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Goz BéïdaOuadaï33 km WNW41°27°8.0 mm
BiltineWadi Fira78 km N41°26°7.0 mm
Am DamSila124 km SSW41°26°15 mm
AbdiOuadaï125 km SSE41°25°16 mm
Umm HājarBatha136 km WSW42°27°9.0 mm
AdréOuadaï153 km ESE39°23°12 mm
GuérédaWadi Fira155 km ENE38°22°8.0 mm
Al-JunaynahWestern Darfur179 km ESE39°23°10 mm

The Almanac · Abéché 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 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Abéché by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°16°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
February37°19°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
March40°23°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April41°25°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May41°26°10 mm10 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
June39°26°23 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
July36°24°80 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦
August32°23°162 mm8 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September35°23°54 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October38°23°9.0 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November37°20°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December35°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Abéché in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Abéché in May?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 26 °C (79 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Abéché?

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

How long are the days in Abéché in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Abéché in May?

Hardly — May nights average 26 °C (79 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Abéché in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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