Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Valley of the Kings, Egypt in May
Weather score85Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
85
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Valley of the Kings, Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May38°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May1mm average rain
May is close to Valley of the Kings' usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May sits close to Valley of the Kings' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May85 weather score
May sits close to Valley of the Kings' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
