Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Ethiopia in May
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ethiopia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May92mm average rain
May sits near Ethiopia's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Ethiopia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Ethiopia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May67 weather score
May sits close to Ethiopia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
