Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
77°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Lalibela
Ethiopia · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Mid to late
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 6 wet days this month.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 53°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain8%
Cloud33%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain13%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon75°F
Rain17%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening68°F
Rain13%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 50 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 45 |
| Feb | 77 | 51 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.9 | 43 |
| Mar | 78 | 54 | 1.3 | 5 | 10.9 | 46 |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 1.8 | 6 | 11.4 | 47 |
| May | 77 | 55 | 2.4 | 6 | 11.6 | 48 |
| Jun | 75 | 54 | 4.1 | 11 | 10.9 | 55 |
| Jul | 67 | 51 | 20.0 | 30 | 9.9 | 83 |
| Aug | 67 | 51 | 21.2 | 31 | 10.0 | 85 |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 6.7 | 16 | 11.0 | 73 |
| Oct | 72 | 49 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.5 | 57 |
| Nov | 73 | 48 | 0.4 | 1 | 11.2 | 51 |
| Dec | 73 | 48 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.9 | 49 |
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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