Rufā‘a in May
5.1out of 10
Not the best time
Very hot: daytime highs around 42°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
42°CAvg high
28°CAvg low
3Rainy days (10 mm)
12:41 hDaylight
05:22Sunrise · 18:03 Sunset
Why this score
- Very hot: daytime highs around 42°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). 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 | 32°C | 18°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.1 |
| February | 35°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 38°C | 23°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.6 |
| April | 41°C | 26°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 42°C | 28°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.1 |
| June | 40°C | 28°C | 13 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 37°C | 26°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| August | 35°C | 25°C | 60 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 37°C | 26°C | 27 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.9 |
| October | 39°C | 26°C | 8 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 37°C | 23°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 34°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rufā‘a in May?
Daytime highs average 42°C and nights about 28°C.
When is the best time to visit Rufā‘a?
The best months are January, December.