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Ruqi Weather in May

Ruqi in May

The short of it: Ruqi in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 20° · rain 39 mm · daylight 12 h 35 min

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

May in Ruqi brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 20°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 35 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Ruqi runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Baki, 10 km to the SSW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Ruqi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 23 mm less rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 35 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BakiAwdal10 km SSW30°18°50 mm
GorayacowlAwdal25 km WSW30°17°53 mm
BoramaAwdal27 km W31°18°49 mm
GebileyWoqooyi Galbeed37 km SE30°17°59 mm
Tog WajaaleWoqooyi Galbeed43 km SSW31°16°60 mm
GedebSomali52 km SSW30°15°67 mm
AgabarWoqooyi Galbeed54 km E34°21°38 mm
HargeysaWoqooyi Galbeed84 km ESE31°19°60 mm
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The Almanac · Ruqi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ruqi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°12°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°14°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°16°26 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April30°19°62 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
May32°20°39 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June34°21°20 mm19 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
July33°21°43 mm22 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
August32°21°64 mm21 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
September32°20°37 mm13 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
October30°17°11 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
November27°14°14 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°13°2.0 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ruqi in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ruqi in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ruqi?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Ruqi in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 33 min in December to 12 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Ruqi in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ruqi in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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