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Debark’ Weather in May

Debark’ in May

The short of it: Debark’ in May averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 6° · rain 89 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: March & April

Thirty years of records give Debark’ an average May high of 23°, a low of 6° and some 89 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-May, 19 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and April.

Against its neighbours, Debark’ runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Dabat, 24 km to the SW, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Debark’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 67 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DabatAmhara24 km SW25°7°86 mm
Amba GiorgisAmhara52 km SW23°7°85 mm
GonderAmhara78 km SW28°12°74 mm
IndabagunaTigray93 km NNE33°17°37 mm
MaksenyitAmhara94 km SSW30°13°69 mm
Tikil DingayAmhara94 km WSW36°21°47 mm
K’ola DibaAmhara102 km SW31°14°68 mm
DedebitTigray103 km N39°24°25 mm

The Almanac · Debark’ Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Debark’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January22°2°2.0 mm4 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
February22°3°2.0 mm4 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°4°15 mm5 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°6°22 mm5 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°6°89 mm5 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
June22°6°105 mm5 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
July19°7°313 mm4 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
August18°6°285 mm3 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
September20°6°96 mm4 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October20°4°30 mm5 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°2°22 mm4 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
December21°2°3.0 mm4 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Debark’ in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Debark’ in May?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Debark’?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are March and April.

How long are the days in Debark’ in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 21 min in December to 12 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Debark’ in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Debark’ in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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