Bishoftu in May
7.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
11Rainy days (64 mm)
12:24 hDaylight
06:08Sunrise · 18:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 10°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| February | 26°C | 12°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| March | 27°C | 13°C | 29 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| April | 27°C | 14°C | 52 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 27°C | 14°C | 64 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 25°C | 13°C | 107 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.4 |
| July | 23°C | 13°C | 184 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 22°C | 13°C | 196 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 23°C | 13°C | 126 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 25°C | 11°C | 26 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| November | 25°C | 10°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| December | 24°C | 9°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Bishoftu in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Bishoftu?
The best months are December, January, November, February.