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Dara Weather in May

Dara in May

The short of it: Dara in May averages a high of 39 °C (102 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 12 h 50 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 39° · low 23° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 12 h 50 min

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

May in Dara brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 23°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. No month in Dara runs warmer: highs about 39°. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 50 min in mid-May, 22 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, Dara runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Ndibène Dahra, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Dara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 50 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ndibène DahraLouga2 km SSE39°23°0.0 mm
LinguèreLouga39 km E40°24°0.0 mm
ToubaDiourbel Region69 km SW37°21°0.0 mm
MbakéDiourbel Region77 km SW38°21°1.0 mm
Keur MédouneDiourbel Region80 km SW38°21°1.0 mm
LougaLouga85 km WNW35°20°0.0 mm
KébémerLouga102 km W34°19°0.0 mm
DiourbelDiourbel Region113 km SW37°21°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Dara Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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No month in Dara runs warmer: highs about 39°. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Dara by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°16°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
February35°18°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March38°20°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April39°21°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May39°23°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
June38°24°16 mm10 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
July35°24°83 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦
August34°24°112 mm8 km/h12 h 38 min✦
September34°24°119 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October37°23°38 mm5 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
November37°20°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
December35°17°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dara in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dara in May?

Days average 39 °C (102 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. No month in Dara runs warmer: highs about 39°. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Dara?

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

How long are the days in Dara in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 13 min in December to 13 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Dara in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dara in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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