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May · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 49/100

Kosti in May

Mixed · 49/100
High / low40° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation13 mm4 wet days
Cloud cover22%monthly average
13.16° N, 32.66° EElevation 387 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goKosti · weather score
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Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
May: high / low40° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Kosti averages daytime highs of 40° and night-time lows of 26° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 13 mm of precipitation spread over about 4 wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 2°.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Kosti. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:25 and sets at 18:08 local time, giving 12 h 44 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%74%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Sudan's best in May

Where to go in May
Suakin
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1

Suakin

Red Sea
32°May high
2wet days
68score
Suakin
Ad-Damir
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2

Ad-Damir

River Nile
41°May high
0wet days
58score
Ad-Damir
Dongola
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3

Dongola

Northern State
41°May high
0wet days
58score
Dongola
Atbara
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4

Atbara

River Nile
41°May high
0wet days
58score
Atbara
·Questions

Kosti in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Kosti?

May scores 49/100 for Kosti, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 40°C with 4 wet days.

How warm is Kosti in May?

Daytime highs average 40°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Kosti in May?

Kosti receives about 13 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 4 days.