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Hamoud Weather in May

Hamoud in May

The short of it: Hamoud in May averages a high of 44 °C (111 °F) and a low of 28 °C (82 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 51 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 44° · low 28° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hamoud an average May high of 44°, a low of 28° and some 5.0 mm of rain. The height of summer in Hamoud, with afternoons near 44°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 51 min in mid-May, 23 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, Hamoud runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ould Yenjé, 24 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Hamoud, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 51 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ould YenjéGuidimaka24 km WSW44°28°5.0 mm
KankossaAssaba33 km N44°28°6.0 mm
El ’AyoûnAssaba37 km ESE43°28°6.0 mm
BoulyGuidimaka47 km SW44°28°5.0 mm
ChkataAssaba67 km SE44°28°6.0 mm
Hassi ChegarGuidimaka68 km WSW43°27°5.0 mm
BouanzéGuidimaka79 km WNW44°28°2.0 mm
SélibabyGuidimaka89 km SW43°27°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Hamoud Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Hamoud, with afternoons near 44°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Hamoud by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°17°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
February35°20°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March40°23°2.0 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April43°25°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May44°28°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
June41°28°20 mm12 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
July37°26°69 mm10 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦
August35°25°116 mm8 km/h12 h 39 min✦
September35°25°73 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October38°24°12 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
November37°21°4.0 mm7 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
December33°19°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamoud in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamoud in May?

Days average 44 °C (111 °F) and nights 28 °C (82 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Hamoud, with afternoons near 44°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Hamoud?

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

How long are the days in Hamoud in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 12 min in December to 13 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamoud in May?

Hardly — May nights average 28 °C (82 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hamoud in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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