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Kirdimi Weather in May

Kirdimi in May

The short of it: Kirdimi in May averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 26 °C (80 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 59 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 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kirdimi an average May high of 41°, a low of 26° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 59 min in mid-May, 27 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, Kirdimi runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Faya-Largeau, 65 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Kirdimi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 59 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Faya-LargeauBorkou65 km ESE41°26°1.0 mm
Ounianga KébirEnnedi-Ouest229 km ENE40°25°0.0 mm
ZouarTibesti332 km NW40°23°10 mm
FadaEnnedi-Ouest340 km ESE40°25°2.0 mm
BardaïTibesti391 km NNW37°21°4.0 mm
SalalBarh el Gazel394 km SSW41°27°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Kirdimi 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 1.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Kirdimi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°13°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
February31°16°0.0 mm15 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
March35°19°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April39°23°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
May41°26°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
June42°28°1.0 mm13 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
July40°28°2.0 mm11 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
August39°28°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
September40°26°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October38°23°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
November34°18°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
December30°15°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kirdimi in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kirdimi in May?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 26 °C (80 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Kirdimi?

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

How long are the days in Kirdimi in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 3 min in December to 13 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Kirdimi in May?

Hardly — May nights average 26 °C (80 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kirdimi in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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