Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
100°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Abydos
Egypt · Africa
Very hot afternoons are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
100°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
52%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 70°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
87%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 99°F, easing to about 90°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning89°F
Rain0%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday99°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon99°F
Rain0%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening90°F
Rain0%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 47 |
| Feb | 76 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.5 | 41 |
| Mar | 83 | 58 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 33 |
| Apr | 92 | 65 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 26 |
| May | 100 | 74 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.6 | 24 |
| Jun | 103 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.2 | 25 |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 27 |
| Aug | 104 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 29 |
| Sep | 101 | 78 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 32 |
| Oct | 94 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 36 |
| Nov | 84 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.6 | 42 |
| Dec | 75 | 53 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 48 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology