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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 76/100

Mekele in May

Good · 76/100
High / low26° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation36 mm8 wet days
Cloud cover20%monthly average
13.50° N, 39.48° EElevation 2,068 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goMekele · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76May
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
May: high / low26° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Mekele averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 13° — warm weather by day. Expect around 36 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.

Days are 1.2° warmer than in April on average, and June brings little change.

May scores 76/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Mekele. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 18:42 local time, giving 12 h 45 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 76/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%88%
Dry days · 33%43%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Mekele this month

Wukro
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Wukro

Tigray · 36 km NE
25°May high
8wet days
79score
Wukro
ivTop of the table

Ethiopia's best in May

Where to go in May
Adigrat
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Adigrat

Tigray
24°May high
6wet days
85score
Adigrat
Wukro
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2

Wukro

Tigray
25°May high
8wet days
79score
Wukro
Lalibela
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Lalibela

Amhara
25°May high
10wet days
76score
Lalibela
Dessie
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Dessie

Amhara
23°May high
11wet days
74score
Dessie
·Questions

Mekele in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Mekele?

May scores 76/100 for Mekele, which we rate as good. Average highs are 26°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Mekele in May?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Mekele in May?

Mekele receives about 36 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.