Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Eritrea in May
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
11mm
Sun
9.4h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
82
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h 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.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eritrea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May35°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May11mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Eritrea's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and August to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.4 hours average sun
May is one of Eritrea's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is close to Eritrea'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
May82 weather score
May scores above Eritrea'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.