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Ar Ruways Weather in May

Ar Ruways in May

The short of it: Ar Ruways in May averages a high of 37 °C (99 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 25° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ar Ruways an average May high of 37°, a low of 25° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 25 min in mid-May, 40 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 February and December.

Against its neighbours, Ar Ruways runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Madīnat ash Shamāl, 2 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ar Ruways, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 25 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Madīnat ash ShamālMadinat ash Shamal2 km SW37°25°1.0 mm
FuwayriţMadinat ash Shamal20 km SE38°25°1.0 mm
Al GhuwayrīyahAl Khor35 km S38°25°1.0 mm
Al ḨaddMuharraq57 km WNW37°26°1.0 mm
Al KhawrAl Khor58 km SSE38°25°1.0 mm
SitrahManama59 km W38°25°1.0 mm
Al JumaylīyahAl-Shahaniya60 km SSW38°25°1.0 mm
Al MuharraqMuharraq62 km WNW37°25°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Ar Ruways 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 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Ar Ruways by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°13°17 mm14 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
February23°13°17 mm17 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°16°17 mm16 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
April32°20°4.0 mm18 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May37°25°1.0 mm15 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
June40°28°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
July41°29°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
August41°29°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
September39°27°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October35°24°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
November29°19°21 mm14 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
December24°15°16 mm13 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ar Ruways in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ar Ruways in May?

Days average 37 °C (99 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ar Ruways?

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

How long are the days in Ar Ruways in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 31 min in December to 13 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Ar Ruways in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ar Ruways in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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