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Thamarīt Weather in May

Thamarīt in May

The short of it: Thamarīt in May averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 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 38° · low 24° · rain 10 mm · daylight 12 h 57 min

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

May in Thamarīt brings afternoons near 38° and nights around 24°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 min in mid-May, 26 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, Thamarīt runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Şalālah, 73 km to the S, is 4° cooler by day.

May in Thamarīt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ŞalālahDhofar73 km S34°26°12 mm
Al Ghayz̧ahAl Mahrah Governorate256 km SW35°26°3.0 mm
Haymā’Al Wusta Governorate347 km NE41°26°14 mm

The Almanac · Thamarīt 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 10 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Thamarīt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°17 mm12 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
March32°18°14 mm15 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April35°22°8.0 mm16 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May38°24°10 mm17 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
June38°25°2.0 mm19 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
July35°24°1.0 mm23 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
August35°23°1.0 mm22 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
September36°22°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October34°20°4.0 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
November31°17°12 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
December27°15°16 mm12 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thamarīt in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thamarīt in May?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Thamarīt?

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

How long are the days in Thamarīt in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 5 min in December to 13 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Thamarīt in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thamarīt in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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