May weather forecast
Yemen

May in Yemen signifies the onset of summer, characterized by significantly higher temperatures. The average temperatures during this month range from 25°C (77°F) to 37°C (98.6°F) across the country. This period marks the transition to the season of intense heat, especially in the desert and coastal regions.

In Sana'a, the highland capital city, temperatures typically range from 17°C (62.6°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), a significant increase compared to the preceding spring months. Meanwhile, in the coastal city of Aden, temperatures range from 30°C (86°F) to 37°C (98.6°F), demonstrating the arrival of the summer heat.

Compared to April, May sees a substantial rise in temperatures, establishing the shift towards the harsh heat typical of Yemen's summer. This trend is expected to intensify moving into June, which usually experiences even higher temperatures.

Despite the increase in temperatures, May continues to see scarce rainfall, maintaining Yemen's overall arid climate. However, it marks the start of the monsoon season in the highlands, leading to an increase in humidity levels, especially in coastal regions such as Aden.

Wind speeds in May generally range from 10km/h (6.2mph) to 20km/h (12.4mph), similar to the previous months. The probability of encountering extreme weather conditions, like sandstorms, remains relatively low during this month, providing some level of predictability amid the rising temperatures.

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• Sana'a - May »
  The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The month with the most sunshine in Sana'a is May, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.
• Aden - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Aden, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:22 +03. In Aden in May, the average water temperature is 30.5°C (86.9°F).
• Al Hudaydah - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Al Hudaydah sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:34 +03. May marks the beginning of the significantly hotter period in Al Hudaydah, Yemen as the average maximum temperature soars to 35.4°C (95.7°F).
• Zabid - May »
  May is characterized by boldly intensifying summer heat in Zabid with an evident spike from April's temperatures. In Zabid, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.7 days and collects up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.
• Al Mahwit - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Al Mahwit, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:32 +03. Throughout the year, in Al Mahwit, Yemen, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 526mm (20.71") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Al Hazm - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Al Hazm is May, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Al Hazm sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:19.
• Harad - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Harad sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:36 +03. The months with the lowest humidity in Harad are May and July, with an average relative humidity of 62%.
• Raydah - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Raydah, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:31 +03. The months with the highest UV index in Raydah, Yemen, are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.