Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Danakil Depression, Ethiopia in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
9.7h
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Danakil Depression, Ethiopia 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 August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May4mm average rain
May is one of Danakil Depression's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.7 hours average sun
May is one of Danakil Depression'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.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May sits close to Danakil Depression's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.