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Bani Walid Weather in May

Bani Walid in May

The short of it: Bani Walid in May averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 13 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 13 h 46 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & November

Thirty years of records give Bani Walid an average May high of 30°, a low of 18° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 46 min in mid-May, 51 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and November.

Against its neighbours, Bani Walid runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Al Khaḑrā’, 80 km to the NNW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Bani Walid, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 46 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al Khaḑrā’Al Marqab80 km NNW29°16°4.0 mm
Sīdī aş ŞaydTripoli81 km NW29°16°3.0 mm
TarhunaAl Marqab83 km NNW28°16°3.0 mm
MsalātahAl Marqab93 km N27°16°4.0 mm
ZlitenMisratah97 km NE28°17°2.0 mm
Al QawāsimJabal al Gharbi100 km WNW29°16°4.0 mm
MizdahJabal al Gharbi100 km WSW31°17°3.0 mm
GharyanJabal al Gharbi103 km WNW28°16°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Bani Walid Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Bani Walid by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°14 mm10 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
February19°8°8.0 mm13 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°11°12 mm15 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April26°14°4.0 mm15 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
May30°18°4.0 mm15 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
June34°22°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
July36°24°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
August35°24°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
September33°22°9.0 mm13 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October30°19°7.0 mm12 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
November24°13°8.0 mm11 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°8°10 mm11 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bani Walid in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bani Walid in May?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bani Walid?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and November.

How long are the days in Bani Walid in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 5 min in December to 14 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Bani Walid in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bani Walid in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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