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Matmata Weather in May

Matmata in May

The short of it: Matmata in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 28 mm · daylight 13 h 55 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & May

Thirty years of records give Matmata an average May high of 28°, a low of 15° and some 28 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 55 min in mid-May, 55 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Matmata runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Tahla, 13 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Matmata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 19 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TahlaFes-Meknes13 km ESE28°14°31 mm
ZerardaFes-Meknes21 km SE26°13°31 mm
TissaFes-Meknes23 km NNW29°15°31 mm
Oued AmlilFes-Meknes27 km ENE28°15°30 mm
Za BougrineFes-Meknes28 km SSE25°11°30 mm
El MenzelFes-Meknes29 km S26°12°30 mm
EssekhinatFes-Meknes29 km WSW29°15°30 mm
Had Oulad ZbairFes-Meknes30 km NE27°14°32 mm

The Almanac · Matmata Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Matmata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°6°46 mm8 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February18°7°45 mm9 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
March21°10°60 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April24°13°47 mm10 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May28°15°28 mm12 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°19°7.0 mm11 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July36°21°0.0 mm11 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
August36°22°1.0 mm10 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
September31°19°11 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
October27°15°54 mm8 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November21°10°77 mm9 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
December18°8°73 mm8 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matmata in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matmata in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Matmata?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and May.

How long are the days in Matmata in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 53 min in December to 14 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Matmata in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matmata in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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