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Fada Weather in May

Fada in May

The short of it: Fada in May averages a high of 40 °C (104 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 56 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 40° · low 25° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 56 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fada an average May high of 40°, a low of 25° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 56 min in mid-May, 25 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, Fada runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Amdjarass, 183 km to the SE, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Fada, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 56 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmdjarassEnnedi-Est183 km SE38°23°1.0 mm
Ounianga KébirEnnedi-Ouest237 km NNW40°25°0.0 mm
IribaWadi Fira242 km SSE39°22°3.0 mm
Faya-LargeauBorkou275 km WNW41°26°1.0 mm
GuérédaWadi Fira302 km S38°22°8.0 mm
BiltineWadi Fira304 km SSW41°26°7.0 mm
KirdimiBorkou340 km WNW41°26°1.0 mm
Goz BéïdaOuadaï378 km SSW41°27°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Fada 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 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Fada by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°12°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
February32°14°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
March35°18°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April39°22°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May40°25°2.0 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
June41°27°4.0 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
July39°26°10 mm11 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦
August37°25°31 mm10 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
September38°24°7.0 mm13 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
October37°22°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
November33°17°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
December30°13°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fada in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fada in May?

Days average 40 °C (104 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Fada?

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

How long are the days in Fada in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 6 min in December to 13 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Fada in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fada in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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