Assab in May
The weather in May
In May, Assab averages daytime highs of 33° and night-time lows of 29° — hot weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 16%.
Days are 1.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 1.1°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Assab. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 18:28 local time, giving 12 h 43 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 15 minutes over the month.
Why 55/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 69/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Assab in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Assab?
May scores 55/100 for Assab, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 33°C with 5 wet days.
How warm is Assab in May?
Daytime highs average 33°C and night-time lows 29°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Assab in May?
Assab receives about 2 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 5 days.
Can you swim in Assab in May?
The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.