Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
75°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Harar
Ethiopia · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
75°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, but usually in brief, on-and-off spells. About 19 wet days, the highest monthly average.
61%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 60°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
39%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain29%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday74°F
Rain46%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain46%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening67°F
Rain16%
Cloud59%
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 | 76 | 54 | 0.3 | 2 | 10.8 | 48 |
| Feb | 78 | 57 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.8 | 43 |
| Mar | 78 | 59 | 1.9 | 7 | 10.9 | 50 |
| Apr | 76 | 60 | 4.1 | 16 | 11.0 | 67 |
| May | 75 | 59 | 4.6 | 19 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Jun | 75 | 58 | 1.4 | 9 | 9.9 | 70 |
| Jul | 72 | 57 | 2.6 | 15 | 9.6 | 71 |
| Aug | 72 | 58 | 3.4 | 18 | 10.2 | 70 |
| Sep | 74 | 59 | 2.9 | 15 | 11.1 | 68 |
| Oct | 75 | 56 | 3.0 | 11 | 11.2 | 64 |
| Nov | 74 | 55 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.1 | 54 |
| Dec | 74 | 54 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.0 | 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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology