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Biltine Weather in May

Biltine in May

The short of it: Biltine in May averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 26 °C (79 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 12 h 48 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 7.0 mm · daylight 12 h 48 min

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

May in Biltine brings afternoons near 41° and nights around 26°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Biltine, with afternoons near 41°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 48 min in mid-May, 21 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, Biltine runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Goz Béïda, 77 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Biltine, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 48 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Goz BéïdaOuadaï77 km SSW41°27°8.0 mm
AbéchéOuadaï78 km S41°26°10 mm
GuérédaWadi Fira125 km E38°22°8.0 mm
IribaWadi Fira157 km ENE39°22°3.0 mm
AdréOuadaï181 km SE39°23°12 mm
Umm HājarBatha191 km SW42°27°9.0 mm
El Geneina FortWestern Darfur202 km SE39°23°9.0 mm
Al-JunaynahWestern Darfur203 km SE39°23°10 mm

The Almanac · Biltine Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Biltine, with afternoons near 41°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Biltine by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°15°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
February36°18°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
March39°22°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April41°25°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
May41°26°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
June40°26°15 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
July36°25°56 mm10 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
August33°24°98 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦
September36°23°40 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October38°23°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
November36°20°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
December34°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Biltine in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Biltine in May?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 26 °C (79 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Biltine, with afternoons near 41°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Biltine?

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

How long are the days in Biltine in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 16 min in December to 12 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Biltine in May?

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

What should I pack for Biltine in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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