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Jilma Weather in May

Jilma in May

The short of it: Jilma in May averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 14 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 16° · rain 21 mm · daylight 14 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & November

May in Jilma brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 16°, with about 21 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 0 min in mid-May, 58 minutes more than a month before.

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 March and November.

Against its neighbours, Jilma runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Hajeb el Aïoun, 17 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Jilma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 0 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Hajeb el AïounKairouan17 km NE30°16°20 mm
El AmraSidi Bouzid Governorate19 km SW31°16°21 mm
Es SoudaSidi Bouzid Governorate22 km SSE31°16°19 mm
Sidi BouzidSidi Bouzid Governorate27 km SSE31°17°18 mm
SbeitlaKasserine Governorate28 km W30°15°24 mm
NasrallahKairouan38 km ENE30°16°18 mm
El AlaKairouan40 km NNE30°16°24 mm
El AbadliaSidi Bouzid Governorate42 km ESE30°16°15 mm
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The Almanac · Jilma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Jilma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°5°26 mm10 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
February18°6°18 mm12 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
March22°9°26 mm12 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
April25°12°24 mm13 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
May31°16°21 mm13 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June36°20°17 mm12 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
July40°23°4.0 mm12 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
August38°23°14 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
September32°20°32 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October28°16°23 mm9 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
November22°11°25 mm9 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
December17°7°25 mm10 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jilma in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jilma in May?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Jilma?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and November.

How long are the days in Jilma in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 47 min in December to 14 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Jilma in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jilma in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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