Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Shibam, Yemen in May
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
10h
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shibam, Yemen with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May37°C average high
May is one of Shibam's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May20mm average rain
May is close to Shibam's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May10 hours average sun
May is one of Shibam'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
May75 weather score
May sits close to Shibam's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to March and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.