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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

Arzew in May

Excellent · 94/100Beach 61/100
High / low23° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation23 mmmonthly total
Sea18°surface temperature
35.85° N, 0.32° WElevation 10 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goArzew · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94May
Best timeApr–Jun
May: high / low23° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Arzew averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 23 mm of precipitation, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Days are 2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.9°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

May scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Arzew.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 20:00 local time, giving 14 h 03 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 46 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%81%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 61/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in May

Around Arzew this month

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Assi Bou Nif

Oran · 24 km SW
24°May high
22mm rain
94score
Assi Bou Nif
Oran
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Oran

Oran · 33 km SW
23°May high
5wet days
88score
Oran
Bir El Djir
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Bir El Djir

Oran · 25 km SW
23°May high
22mm rain
94score
Bir El Djir
Mohammadia
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Mohammadia

Mascara · 45 km SE
28°May high
5wet days
75score
Mohammadia
ivTop of the table

Algeria's best in May

Where to go in May
Bir El Djir
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Bir El Djir

Oran
23°May high
22mm rain
94score
Bir El Djir
Sidi Chami
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Sidi Chami

Oran
24°May high
22mm rain
94score
Sidi Chami
El Bayadh
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El Bayadh

El Bayadh
25°May high
3wet days
92score
El Bayadh
Tlemcen
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Tlemcen

Tlemcen
24°May high
5wet days
88score
Tlemcen
·Questions

Arzew in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Arzew?

May scores 94/100 for Arzew, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 23 mm of precipitation.

How warm is Arzew in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 16°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Arzew in May?

Arzew receives about 23 mm of precipitation in May.

Can you swim in Arzew in May?

The sea averages 18°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.