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Tangier in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tangier in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Tangier in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Tangier in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 33 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
33 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tangier has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Tangier in May

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

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +73°F.

Is Tangier warm or cold in May?

Tangier is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +59°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Tangier in May

Tangier weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+66°F+72°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+43°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+93°F+100°F
Rainfall
68 mm33 mm8 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
74%70%68%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
91216
Cloudy days
151513
Rainy days
641
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 +66°F to +72°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 33 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 9 to 12.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tangier 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 Tangier based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Tangier is amazing in May with as little as 1 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:
Tangier wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 123 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Tangier?

This is the weather in Tangier in May 2023:
1 May
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+74°F
2 May
☁️
+65°F
3 May
☁️
+62°F
4 May
☁️
+65°F
5 May
☀️
+71°F
6 May
☀️
+76°F
7 May
☀️
+75°F
8 May
☀️
+74°F
9 May
☀️
+75°F
10 May
☀️
+74°F
11 May
☀️
+73°F
12 May
☁️
+73°F
13 May
☀️
+76°F
14 May
☁️
+74°F
15 May
☁️
+70°F
16 May
☀️
+72°F
17 May
☀️
+79°F
18 May
☀️
+79°F
19 May
☀️
+79°F
20 May
☁️
+78°F
21 May
☁️
+76°F
22 May
☁️
+68°F
23 May
☁️
+72°F
24 May
☁️
+68°F
25 May
☀️
+71°F
26 May
☀️
+74°F
27 May
☀️
+78°F
28 May
☀️
+80°F
29 May
☁️
+69°F
30 May
☁️
+72°F
31 May
☀️
+74°F
In May 2023 Tangier had 18 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+67°F) and the highest in 2015 (+82°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tangier in May:

Is May a good time to visit Tangier?

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

Can you sunbathe in Tangier in May?

May has mild temperatures in Tangier. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Tangier rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Tangier in May?

The amount of sunny days in Tangier during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Tangier

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tangier, 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.