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Şalālah Weather in May

Şalālah in May

The short of it: Şalālah in May averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 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 34° · low 26° · rain 12 mm · daylight 12 h 55 min

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

May in Şalālah brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 26°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Şalālah, with afternoons near 34°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 55 min in mid-May, 25 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, Şalālah runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Thamarīt, 73 km to the N, is 4° warmer by day.

May in Şalālah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ThamarītDhofar73 km N38°24°10 mm
Al Ghayz̧ahAl Mahrah Governorate223 km WSW35°26°3.0 mm
Haymā’Al Wusta Governorate400 km NE41°26°14 mm

The Almanac · Şalālah Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Şalālah, with afternoons near 34°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Şalālah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°19°2.0 mm16 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°20°2.0 mm17 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
March31°21°4.0 mm17 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April33°24°8.0 mm16 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May34°26°12 mm18 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
June33°26°11 mm17 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
July30°24°19 mm15 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
August29°23°18 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°24°5.0 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
October32°23°7.0 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November31°22°2.0 mm13 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
December30°20°4.0 mm16 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Şalālah in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Şalālah in May?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Şalālah, with afternoons near 34°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Şalālah?

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

How long are the days in Şalālah in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 7 min in December to 13 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Şalālah in May?

Hardly — May nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Şalālah in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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