May weather forecast
Damascus, Syria

May is a period of warmth in Damascus with increasingly long daytime hours, making it an attractive time for travellers. The almost complete absence of rainfall makes it one of the driest months, allowing uninterrupted outdoor activities. The bulk part of the month centers around warmth and sunshine. The heat creeps in, as May is the start of an intense build-up to the Syrian summer. The temperature remains consistently high, offering lack of weather fluctuations for the residents.

Temperature

Damascus's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F) in April to a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F). The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 10.5°C (50.9°F) during May nights.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Damascus, there are 35 rainfall days, and 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Damascus, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:39 +03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 10. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 10 during May translates into these guidelines:
Without adequate protection, skin and eyes might suffer damage. Ensure precautions are in place. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Following every swim or outdoor workout, a sunscreen with an SPF of not less than 30 should be liberally applied and re-applied frequently, even on overcast days.