The weather in May in Cairo

It's hot in May in Cairo with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Cairo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Cairo, Costa Rica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2016, Cairo reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 279 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Cairo

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cairo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Cairo New York
Average temperature 30°C 22°C
Max. temperature 31°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 279 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 25 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Cairo with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cairo is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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.

The hurricane season in Cairo runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Cairo for all months and discover the best travel time

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Cairo, Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Cairo

Temperature in May in Cairo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Cairo, Costa Rica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Cairo

Total precipitation in May in Cairo over the years

Daily UV index in May in Cairo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cairo, 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.

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Average weather in Cairo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.