Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Aswān with an average temperature of 40°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 38°C to a high of 42°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Aswān in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Aswān with hot temperatures, averaging around 40°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 41°C, with nights close to 26°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Aswān will be around 41°C, with nights close to 27°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
According to weather history, there is only 0,1 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
You can expect dry weather every day in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Aswān. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Aswān in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
40°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
42°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
38°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
0,1 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
0 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Aswān?
May isn’t a good time to be in Aswān. The average temperature of 40°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Aswān in May
With 47°C, Aswān hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 32°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 32°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Aswān
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Aswān, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Aswān
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Aswān, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Aswān.
Daily UV Index in May in Aswān
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Aswān, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Aswān Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Aswān, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Aswān Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Aswān, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Aswān
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Aswān. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Aswān by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Aswān. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
