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Zagora Weather in May

Zagora in May

The short of it: Zagora in May averages a high of 35 °C (95 °F) and a low of 20 °C (69 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 40 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 35° · low 20° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 13 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zagora an average May high of 35°, a low of 20° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 40 min in mid-May, 48 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, Zagora runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Mhamid, 58 km to the SSE, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Zagora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 40 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MhamidDrâa-Tafilalet58 km SSE37°21°1.0 mm
AgdzDrâa-Tafilalet71 km NW31°18°3.0 mm
Foum ZguidSouss-Massa103 km WSW32°19°4.0 mm
Jebel TiskaouineDrâa-Tafilalet104 km NE31°18°4.0 mm
Kelaat MgounaDrâa-Tafilalet105 km NNW26°12°5.0 mm
SkouraDrâa-Tafilalet106 km NW29°15°7.0 mm
AlnifDrâa-Tafilalet108 km NE32°18°4.0 mm
Boumalne DadesDrâa-Tafilalet117 km N24°10°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Zagora 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 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Zagora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°5°3.0 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
February22°7°10 mm13 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°12°10 mm15 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°16°2.0 mm18 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May35°20°2.0 mm17 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
June40°25°2.0 mm15 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
July44°29°2.0 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
August43°28°5.0 mm13 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
September36°22°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October31°17°11 mm12 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°11 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
December21°7°10 mm11 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zagora in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zagora in May?

Days average 35 °C (95 °F) and nights 20 °C (69 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Zagora?

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

How long are the days in Zagora in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 12 min in December to 14 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Zagora in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zagora in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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