May weather forecast
Sana, Yemen

With a further rise in the heat, May indicates a clear move towards the summertime in Sana. This month, regarded as a precursor to the most heated period, features long hours of daylight and a UV index still steady at 12. Despite the warming conditions, Sana enjoys a slight drop in rainfall levels to 71mm (2.8"). The last vestiges of spring slowly fade away as the city prepares to embrace the full arrival of the summer season.

Temperature

May's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F) from April's 26°C (78.8°F). Despite a significant daily temperature range, Sana's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 13°C (55.4°F) in May.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout May, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sana, there are 41 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sana, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:09 +03.

Sunshine

April, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Sana, Yemen.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.