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Al Jawf Weather in May

Al Jawf in May

The short of it: Al Jawf in May averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 13 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 38° · low 22° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 13 h 18 min

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

May in Al Jawf brings afternoons near 38° and nights around 22°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 18 min in mid-May, 37 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 February and December.

Against its neighbours, Al Jawf runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. At Tāj, 1 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Al Jawf, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 18 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
At TājAl Kufrah1 km NW38°22°0.0 mm
TāzirbūAl Kufrah277 km NW36°21°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Al Jawf 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 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Al Jawf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°8°1.0 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
February24°9°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°14°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
April34°18°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
May38°22°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
June40°24°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
July40°25°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦
August39°26°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
September38°23°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October33°19°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
November27°14°0.0 mm12 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
December22°9°0.0 mm12 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Al Jawf in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Al Jawf in May?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Al Jawf?

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

How long are the days in Al Jawf in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 39 min in December to 13 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Al Jawf in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Al Jawf in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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