Weather in May
May marks a significant leap towards the summer period with a drastic increase in temperature. This month highlights the last phase of the spring season, paving the way for
June’s annual swelter. Night temperatures further increase significantly to 21.1°C (70°F), indicating the upcoming intense heat. This period, with increasing daylight hours, is a precursor to the typical Egyptian summers. Therefore, May, with its unique climatic footprint, is a pivotal month in
Edfu's weather calendar.
Temperature
The onset of May introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F) in
April to a fiery hot 38.7°C (101.7°F). A significant temperature decrease to an average an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F) characterizes Edfu's nighttime temperatures during May.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EEST.