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Khimār Weather in May

Khimār in May

The short of it: Khimār in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 27 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Khimār an average May high of 32°, a low of 23° and some 27 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 27 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 47 min in mid-May, 21 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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Khimār runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Salābah, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Khimār, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 47 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SalābahShabwah2 km WSW32°23°27 mm
AL-khashā LowerShabwah3 km NNW34°23°25 mm
AL-khashā upperShabwah4 km NW34°23°25 mm
AtaqShabwah26 km NNE35°24°22 mm
Jawf al MaqbābahAbyan Governorate111 km WSW35°24°22 mm
Al BaydaAl Bayda131 km WSW29°18°65 mm
Ahl Mohammed bin AhmedAbyan Governorate186 km SW37°27°6.0 mm
ZinjibārAbyan Governorate198 km SW37°27°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Khimār Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 27 mm.

Climate of Khimār by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°12°4.0 mm11 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°15°3.0 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°17°16 mm13 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°20°22 mm13 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
May32°23°27 mm14 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
June35°24°11 mm16 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
July35°25°14 mm19 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
August34°24°18 mm19 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
September33°23°13 mm14 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
October29°19°3.0 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°16°4.0 mm12 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
December25°13°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khimār in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khimār in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 27 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Khimār?

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

How long are the days in Khimār in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 17 min in December to 12 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Khimār in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Khimār in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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