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Doka Weather in May

Doka in May

The short of it: Doka in May averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 23° · rain 27 mm · daylight 12 h 45 min

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

May in Doka brings afternoons near 37° and nights around 23°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 45 min in mid-May, 20 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 October.

Against its neighbours, Doka runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Al Qadarif, 71 km to the NW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Doka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 22 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 45 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al QadarifAl Qaḑārif71 km NW35°22°16 mm
MetemmaAmhara75 km SE38°23°39 mm
ĀbderafīAmhara78 km ENE39°24°25 mm
Al-FashaqahAl Qaḑārif99 km N42°26°11 mm
May CaderaTigray106 km NE40°24°23 mm
Al ḨawātahAl Qaḑārif123 km W39°25°10 mm
HimoraGash-Barka126 km NE40°25°18 mm
AdebayeTigray132 km NE40°24°20 mm

The Almanac · Doka 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 27 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Doka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°17°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
February37°19°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March38°21°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April38°22°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May37°23°27 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June35°22°89 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦
July32°21°169 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
August30°20°210 mm8 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September32°20°86 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October35°21°21 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November35°19°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December35°18°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Doka in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Doka in May?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Doka?

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

How long are the days in Doka in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 20 min in December to 12 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Doka in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Doka in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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