Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Mogadishu with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. 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 Mogadishu will be around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Mogadishu. 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.
Mogadishu in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
52 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Mogadishu?
May is a great month to be in Mogadishu for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Mogadishu in May
With 39°C, Mogadishu hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Mogadishu
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Mogadishu, 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 Mogadishu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Mogadishu, 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 around 11 days of rain in Mogadishu.
Daily UV Index in May in Mogadishu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Mogadishu, 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 Mogadishu Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Mogadishu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Mogadishu Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Mogadishu, 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 Mogadishu
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Average Weather in Mogadishu by Month
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