May weather forecast
Simsimah, Qatar

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Weather in May

May sets the stage for Simsimah’s transition into the torrid summer months. It is during this time that the city starts to experience the peak of its dry season. Sunshine prevails, with almost the entire day seeing the sun beam down on the streets of the Qatari city. Temperature soars to the year's highest point, often delivering discomforting highs. With hardly any clouds or rainfall events to mitigate the sweltering heat, the month remains notably arid.

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F) in April to a torrid 37.5°C (99.5°F). During May, the nighttime temperature in Simsimah averages to a moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 34%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 1.5 rainfall days, in May, Simsimah aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Simsimah, there are 24.1 rainfall days, and 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of May in Simsimah, Qatar, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset at 18:21 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 12.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Simsimah are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 9 suggests this advice:
Being unprotected puts skin and eyes at risk of rapid damage. Always be safe. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Sunscreen of at least SPF 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often on overcast days, especially post swim or outdoor exercise.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Simsimah in May?

The high-temperature in Simsimah, Qatar, during May is 37.5°C (99.5°F) and the low-temperature is 29.6°C (85.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in April is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Simsimah?

In Simsimah, Qatar, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.

What is the last month it rains in Simsimah?

May is the last month it rains in Simsimah. During 1.5 rainfall days, in May, Simsimah aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Simsimah?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Simsimah?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset at 18:21 +03.

How long on average sun shines in May in Simsimah?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Simsimah is 12.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Simsimah?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Simsimah, Qatar.

What is the UV index reading in May in Simsimah?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average temperature in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average high temperature in May: 37.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (32.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average pressure in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average pressure in May: 1006.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (997mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average wind speed in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average humidity in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average humidity in May: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average rainfall in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (13mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average rainfall days in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (6.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average sunshine days in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (21.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average UV index in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average UV index in May: 9

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average cloud cover in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 15).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 0).

Average visibility in May
Simsimah, Qatar

Average visibility in May - Simsimah, Qatar
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Simsimah, Qatar

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