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Al Wadan Weather in May

Al Wadan in May

The short of it: Al Wadan in May averages a high of 43 °C (109 °F) and a low of 27 °C (81 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 13 h 16 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 43° · low 27° · rain 14 mm · daylight 13 h 16 min

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

May in Al Wadan brings afternoons near 43° and nights around 27°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 43° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 16 min in mid-May, 36 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, Al Wadan runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Al Wiqan, 28 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Al Wadan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 16 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al WiqanAbu Dhabi28 km WNW43°27°10 mm
Al Ain CityAbu Dhabi66 km NNE42°27°17 mm
Al BuraymīAl Buraimi74 km NNE42°27°17 mm
Al MāzimAd Dhahirah77 km ESE42°27°18 mm
SuwayḩānAbu Dhabi96 km NNW41°26°10 mm
YanqulAd Dhahirah100 km E40°26°27 mm
‘IbrīAd Dhahirah107 km ESE41°27°17 mm
Sha'biyyat Al HiyarAbu Dhabi108 km N41°26°16 mm

The Almanac · Al Wadan 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 43° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Al Wadan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°10 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°8.0 mm11 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
March32°18°22 mm12 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April38°23°11 mm11 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
May43°27°14 mm12 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
June45°30°0.0 mm13 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
July44°31°1.0 mm14 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
August44°31°2.0 mm14 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
September41°27°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October38°24°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦
November32°20°7.0 mm9 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
December28°15°11 mm10 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Al Wadan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Al Wadan in May?

Days average 43 °C (109 °F) and nights 27 °C (81 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 43° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Al Wadan?

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

How long are the days in Al Wadan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 41 min in December to 13 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Al Wadan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 27 °C (81 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Al Wadan in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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