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Nefta Weather in May

Nefta in May

The short of it: Nefta in May averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 13 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 20° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 13 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Nefta an average May high of 33°, a low of 20° and some 6.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 54 min in mid-May, 55 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 November and March.

Against its neighbours, Nefta runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Tozeur, 24 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Nefta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 54 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TozeurTozeur Governorate24 km ENE33°19°7.0 mm
El-Hamma-DjeridTozeur Governorate30 km ENE34°19°7.0 mm
DegacheTozeur Governorate33 km ENE33°19°7.0 mm
ChebikaTozeur Governorate50 km N32°18°9.0 mm
TamaghzahTozeur Governorate58 km N31°17°12 mm
Ar RudayyifGafsa62 km NNE30°16°14 mm
MetlaouiGafsa69 km NE32°18°9.0 mm
MoularèsGafsa77 km NNE30°16°13 mm

The Almanac · Nefta 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 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Nefta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°9.0 mm11 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°8°5.0 mm12 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
March24°12°8.0 mm15 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April29°15°9.0 mm17 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
May33°20°6.0 mm16 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
June38°24°1.0 mm14 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
July41°27°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
August40°27°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
September36°23°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October31°18°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November23°12°8.0 mm10 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°7°7.0 mm10 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nefta in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nefta in May?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nefta?

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

How long are the days in Nefta in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 55 min in December to 14 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Nefta in May?

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

What should I pack for Nefta in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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