May verdict

Dahlak Marine National Park, Eritrea in May

Weather score78Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

37°C

Rain

5mm

Sun

9.6h

Sea

30°C

Weather score

78

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Compare Dahlak Marine National Park, Eritrea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May37°C average high

May is close to Dahlak Marine National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May5mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Dahlak Marine National Park's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May9.6 hours average sun

May is one of Dahlak Marine National Park's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsApril to May and October

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May30°C average sea

May is close to Dahlak Marine National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 32°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May78 weather score

May scores above Dahlak Marine National Park's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to May and October to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.