May weather forecast
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

May in El-Aaiún displays weather patterns characteristic of a fulfilling late spring, and preceding summer. It bathes in the most substantial daylight hours in the year, resulting in an abundant 9 hours of sunshine. The scaling of the UV index to its annual high of 11 indicates the approaching summer, while the comfort of brief showers vanishes. The nights grow warmer as temperatures consistently rise, promising an imminent summer.

Temperature

The shift into May finds El-Aaiún at an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22°C (71.6°F), corresponding to April's conditions. An average low-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) is common in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, during the nights of May.

Rainfall

In El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, in May, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in El-Aaiún, there are 18 rainfall days, and 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In El-Aaiún, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of May in El-Aaiún, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 20:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 20:42 +01.

Sunshine

April through August, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 11 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt all essential precautions. Preventing sun harm is crucial. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.