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‘Ibrī Weather in May

‘Ibrī in May

The short of it: ‘Ibrī in May averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 27 °C (81 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 13 h 15 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 27° · rain 17 mm · daylight 13 h 15 min

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

May in ‘Ibrī brings afternoons near 41° and nights around 27°, with about 17 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 15 min in mid-May, 35 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, ‘Ibrī runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Al Māzim, 31 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in ‘Ibrī, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 15 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al MāzimAd Dhahirah31 km NW42°27°18 mm
YanqulAd Dhahirah40 km N40°26°27 mm
Bahlā’Ad Dakhiliyah85 km ESE40°26°20 mm
RustaqAl Batinah South95 km ENE39°27°19 mm
Al KhābūrahAl Batinah North102 km NE39°28°5.0 mm
Bayt al ‘AwābīAl Batinah South103 km E38°26°20 mm
Al WadanAl Buraimi107 km WNW43°27°14 mm
NizwáAd Dakhiliyah109 km ESE39°26°17 mm

The Almanac · ‘Ibrī 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 modest, about 17 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of ‘Ibrī by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°13°9.0 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°15°9.0 mm10 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
March32°18°26 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April36°23°10 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
May41°27°17 mm12 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
June43°29°1.0 mm12 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
July42°29°2.0 mm13 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
August41°28°3.0 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
September39°26°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October36°23°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
November31°19°10 mm8 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
December27°15°11 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about ‘Ibrī in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in ‘Ibrī in May?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 27 °C (81 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit ‘Ibrī?

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

How long are the days in ‘Ibrī in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 15 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 43 min in December to 13 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in ‘Ibrī in May?

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

What should I pack for ‘Ibrī in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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