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Bahlā’ Weather in May

Bahlā’ in May

The short of it: Bahlā’ in May averages a high of 40 °C (103 °F) and a low of 26 °C (79 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 13 h 14 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 40° · low 26° · rain 20 mm · daylight 13 h 14 min

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

May in Bahlā’ brings afternoons near 40° and nights around 26°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 14 min in mid-May, 34 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, Bahlā’ runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Nizwá, 24 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Bahlā’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 14 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NizwáAd Dakhiliyah24 km ESE39°26°17 mm
Bayt al ‘AwābīAl Batinah South43 km NNE38°26°20 mm
RustaqAl Batinah South47 km NNE39°27°19 mm
IzkīAd Dakhiliyah48 km E38°26°18 mm
AdamAd Dakhiliyah70 km SSE41°27°11 mm
Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah75 km ENE38°26°20 mm
Sufālat Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah82 km ENE39°27°18 mm
Barkā’Al Batinah South98 km NE40°27°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Bahlā’ 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 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Bahlā’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°13°10 mm9 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°15°11 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°18°29 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April35°22°15 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
May40°26°20 mm12 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
June41°27°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
July40°27°4.0 mm12 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
August38°26°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
September37°24°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October34°22°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
November30°18°10 mm8 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
December27°15°9.0 mm8 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bahlā’ in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bahlā’ in May?

Days average 40 °C (103 °F) and nights 26 °C (79 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bahlā’?

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

How long are the days in Bahlā’ in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 44 min in December to 13 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Bahlā’ in May?

Hardly — May nights average 26 °C (79 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bahlā’ in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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