Are you considering a trip to Asmara in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and about 13 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 62 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
56%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Asmara has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Asmara in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Asmara for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +84°F.
Is Asmara warm or cold in May?
Asmara is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +57°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is one of the warmest months in Asmara, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Asmara in May
Asmara weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+75°F
+77°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+50°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+84°F
+86°F
Rainfall
53 mm
62 mm
73 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
58%
56%
58%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
10
13
9
Cloudy days
13
11
13
Rainy days
7
7
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +75°F to +77°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 62 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 58% to 56%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 10 to 13.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Asmara in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Asmara is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Asmara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Asmara is amazing in May with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Asmara wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 408 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Asmara?
This is the weather in Asmara in May 2023:
1 May
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+77°F
2 May
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+78°F
3 May
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+78°F
4 May
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+82°F
5 May
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+81°F
6 May
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+82°F
7 May
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+79°F
8 May
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+79°F
9 May
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+79°F
10 May
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+81°F
11 May
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+80°F
12 May
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+80°F
13 May
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+83°F
14 May
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+81°F
15 May
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+83°F
16 May
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+82°F
17 May
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+82°F
18 May
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+81°F
19 May
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+81°F
20 May
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+81°F
21 May
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+82°F
22 May
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+84°F
23 May
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+82°F
24 May
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+84°F
25 May
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+83°F
26 May
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+83°F
27 May
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+82°F
28 May
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+84°F
29 May
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+83°F
30 May
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+82°F
31 May
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+83°F
In May 2023 Asmara had 26 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 38%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 14%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Asmara climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Asmara in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+75°F) and the highest in 2022 (+83°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 186 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Asmara in May:
Is May a good time to visit Asmara?
May is a really good time to go to Asmara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Asmara.
Can you sunbathe in Asmara in May?
May is warm in Asmara. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Asmara rainy in May?
Asmara is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Asmara in May?
The amount of sunny days in Asmara during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Asmara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.