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Douz Weather in May

Douz in May

The short of it: Douz in May averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 13 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 20° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 13 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Douz an average May high of 34°, a low of 20° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 53 min in mid-May, 54 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 March.

Against its neighbours, Douz runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. El Golaa, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Douz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 53 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El GolaaKebili Governorate2 km NNW34°20°5.0 mm
ZaafraneKebili Governorate10 km WSW34°20°4.0 mm
JemnaKebili Governorate12 km N34°19°5.0 mm
KebiliKebili Governorate27 km N34°19°6.0 mm
Souk LahadKebili Governorate37 km NNW34°20°6.0 mm
Bou AttoucheGabès Governorate86 km NE30°17°8.0 mm
El HammaGabès Governorate86 km ENE30°17°7.0 mm
DegacheTozeur Governorate94 km NW33°19°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Douz 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Douz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°5°13 mm9 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°6°7.0 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°11°16 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April30°15°8.0 mm15 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
May34°20°5.0 mm14 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
June38°23°1.0 mm13 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
July42°27°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
August41°26°1.0 mm12 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
September37°24°7.0 mm11 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October32°18°8.0 mm10 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
November26°11°10 mm9 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°6°11 mm10 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Douz in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Douz in May?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Douz?

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

How long are the days in Douz in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 57 min in December to 14 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Douz in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Douz in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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