Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Khartoum with an average temperature of 40°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 38°C to a high of 41°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Khartoum 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 Khartoum with hot temperatures, averaging around 41°C during the day and nights close to 28°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is 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 41°C, with nights close to 27°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with 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 Khartoum will be around 39°C, with nights close to 27°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 16 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Khartoum. 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.
Khartoum in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
40°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
41°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
38°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
16 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 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 Khartoum?
May isn’t a good time to be in Khartoum. The average temperature of 40°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Khartoum in May
With 46°C, Khartoum hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 31°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 35°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Khartoum
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Khartoum, 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 Khartoum
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Khartoum, 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 5 days of rain in Khartoum.
Daily UV Index in May in Khartoum
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Khartoum, 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 Khartoum Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Khartoum, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Khartoum Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Khartoum, 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 Khartoum
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Khartoum. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Khartoum by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Khartoum. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
