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Madḩā’ Weather in May

Madḩā’ in May

The short of it: Madḩā’ in May averages a high of 38 °C (101 °F) and a low of 27 °C (81 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 38° · low 27° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

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

May in Madḩā’ brings afternoons near 38° and nights around 27°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-May, 38 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 February.

Against its neighbours, Madḩā’ runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Madḩā’ al Jadīdah, 0 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Madḩā’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Madḩā’ al JadīdahMusandam Governorate0 km E38°27°3.0 mm
MurbaḩSharjah3 km ESE39°28°2.0 mm
Khawr FakkānSharjah5 km N38°28°2.0 mm
Reef Al Fujairah CityFujairah18 km SSW39°27°5.0 mm
FujairahFujairah19 km S39°28°2.0 mm
Ţarīf KalbāFujairah24 km S40°28°3.0 mm
KalbāSharjah26 km S40°28°3.0 mm
Al ManāmahAjman32 km W40°26°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Madḩā’ 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 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Madḩā’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°15°18 mm12 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°16°26 mm13 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°19°30 mm13 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
April34°23°9.0 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
May38°27°3.0 mm13 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
June39°29°2.0 mm14 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
July38°29°4.0 mm15 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
August37°29°4.0 mm16 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
September36°27°2.0 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October35°24°2.0 mm11 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
November30°20°8.0 mm12 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
December26°17°21 mm11 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Madḩā’ in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Madḩā’ in May?

Days average 38 °C (101 °F) and nights 27 °C (81 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Madḩā’?

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

How long are the days in Madḩā’ in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 34 min in December to 13 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Madḩā’ in May?

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

What should I pack for Madḩā’ in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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