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Haymā’ Weather in May

Haymā’ in May

The short of it: Haymā’ in May averages a high of 41 °C (105 °F) and a low of 26 °C (79 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 13 h 4 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 41° · low 26° · rain 14 mm · daylight 13 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Haymā’ an average May high of 41°, a low of 26° and some 14 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 41° 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 4 min in mid-May, 30 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, Haymā’ runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. An Najdah, 273 km to the ENE, is 4° cooler by day.

May in Haymā’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 4 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
An NajdahSoutheastern Governorate273 km ENE37°27°0.0 mm
MaşīrahSoutheastern Governorate282 km ENE36°26°0.0 mm
ḨilfSoutheastern Governorate282 km ENE36°26°0.0 mm
AdamAd Dakhiliyah299 km NNE41°27°11 mm
ThamarītDhofar347 km SW38°24°10 mm
Bahlā’Ad Dakhiliyah352 km NNE40°26°20 mm
NizwáAd Dakhiliyah355 km NNE39°26°17 mm
‘IbrīAd Dhahirah364 km N41°27°17 mm

The Almanac · Haymā’ 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 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Haymā’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°19 mm13 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°2.0 mm15 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
March33°18°14 mm15 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April37°23°7.0 mm14 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
May41°26°14 mm15 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦
June42°27°2.0 mm15 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
July41°27°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
August40°25°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
September38°24°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
October36°21°6.0 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
November32°19°12 mm10 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
December28°15°6.0 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Haymā’ in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Haymā’ in May?

Days average 41 °C (105 °F) and nights 26 °C (79 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° 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 Haymā’?

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

How long are the days in Haymā’ in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 56 min in December to 13 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Haymā’ in May?

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

What should I pack for Haymā’ in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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