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Hargeisa in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Hargeisa in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Hargeisa, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Hargeisa in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Hargeisa in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hargeisa has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Hargeisa in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hargeisa for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +88°F.

Is Hargeisa warm or cold in May?

Hargeisa is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Hargeisa:

Climate in Hargeisa in May

Hargeisa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+84°F+86°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+57°F+59°F+61°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+97°F+95°F
Rainfall
51 mm40 mm7 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
66%65%57%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
578
Cloudy days
9913
Rainy days
16158
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +86°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 51 mm to 40 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 65%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 5 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Hargeisa in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Hargeisa is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Hargeisa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 51 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Hargeisa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Hargeisa wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Hargeisa?

This is the weather in Hargeisa in May 2023:
1 May
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+81°F
2 May
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+81°F
3 May
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+82°F
4 May
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+83°F
5 May
☁️
+83°F
6 May
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+84°F
7 May
☀️
+84°F
8 May
☁️
+85°F
9 May
☀️
+86°F
10 May
☁️
+85°F
11 May
☀️
+85°F
12 May
☀️
+85°F
13 May
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+89°F
14 May
☀️
+88°F
15 May
☀️
+90°F
16 May
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+91°F
17 May
☀️
+90°F
18 May
☀️
+89°F
19 May
☁️
+90°F
20 May
☀️
+92°F
21 May
☁️
+86°F
22 May
☁️
+85°F
23 May
☁️
+84°F
24 May
☁️
+85°F
25 May
☁️
+82°F
26 May
☁️
+85°F
27 May
☁️
+84°F
28 May
☁️
+85°F
29 May
☁️
+89°F
30 May
☁️
+88°F
31 May
☁️
+88°F
In May 2023 Hargeisa had 11 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Hargeisa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Hargeisa in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+81°F) and the highest in 2009 (+84°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 58 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 349 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hargeisa in May:

Is May a good time to visit Hargeisa?

May is a really good time to go to Hargeisa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Hargeisa.

Can you sunbathe in Hargeisa in May?

May is warm in Hargeisa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Hargeisa rainy in May?

Hargeisa is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Hargeisa in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hargeisa in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Hargeisa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hargeisa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.