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Luuq Weather in May

Luuq in May

The short of it: Luuq in May averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 25° · rain 33 mm · daylight 12 h 17 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Luuq an average May high of 37°, a low of 25° and some 33 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 17 min in mid-May.

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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Luuq runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Garbahaarrey, 64 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Luuq, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 65 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 17 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GarbahaarreyGedo64 km SW35°24°35 mm
Beled HawoGedo75 km W36°25°30 mm
ManderaMandera County78 km W36°25°28 mm
WaajidBakool78 km E34°23°52 mm
YeedBakool99 km NNE35°23°45 mm
BaidoaBay145 km ESE32°21°60 mm
RamuMandera County147 km W34°24°25 mm
DhamasGedo152 km WSW33°23°24 mm

The Almanac · Luuq 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 modest, about 33 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Luuq by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°24°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
February40°25°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
March41°26°14 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April39°26°98 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦
May37°25°33 mm12 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
June36°24°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
July34°23°2.0 mm15 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
August35°23°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
September37°24°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October37°25°55 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November37°24°67 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
December38°23°12 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luuq in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luuq in May?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Luuq?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Luuq in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 17 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Luuq in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Luuq in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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