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Ouadane Weather in May

Ouadane in May

The short of it: Ouadane in May averages a high of 39 °C (102 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 7 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 39° · low 23° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 13 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ouadane an average May high of 39°, a low of 23° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 7 min in mid-May, 31 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, Ouadane runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Chingueṭṭi, 93 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ouadane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 7 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChingueṭṭiAdrar93 km WSW39°22°1.0 mm
AtarAdrar155 km WSW40°24°0.0 mm
ChoumAdrar156 km WNW38°23°0.0 mm
OujeftAdrar184 km SW41°25°0.0 mm
El MeddaAdrar209 km WSW41°25°0.0 mm
ZouératTiris Zemmour219 km NNW36°20°0.0 mm
FderîckTiris Zemmour225 km NNW35°20°0.0 mm
TidjikjaTagant264 km S42°26°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Ouadane 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 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ouadane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°12°1.0 mm16 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°14°1.0 mm17 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
March33°17°2.0 mm15 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April36°20°1.0 mm17 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
May39°23°2.0 mm18 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
June42°26°2.0 mm17 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
July43°27°3.0 mm18 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦
August42°27°13 mm17 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
September40°26°11 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
October37°23°2.0 mm14 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
November32°18°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
December27°14°2.0 mm15 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ouadane in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ouadane in May?

Days average 39 °C (102 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ouadane?

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

How long are the days in Ouadane in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 52 min in December to 13 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Ouadane in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ouadane in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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