TunisiaThe weather in May in El Jem
It's warm in May in El Jem with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 20°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in El Jem. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for El Jem, Tunisia. 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 41°C in 2020, El Jem reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for El Jem
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in El Jem. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| El Jem | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 16°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 20 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in El Jem with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in El Jem is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in El Jem, Tunisia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in El Jem
Temperature in May in El Jem over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in El Jem, Tunisia. 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 El Jem
Total precipitation in May in El Jem over the years
Daily UV index in May in El Jem
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in El Jem, 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 El Jem by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Jem. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.