Bahir Dar weather in May (Ethiopia)

Planning a trip to Bahir Dar in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Bahir Dar generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Bahir Dar in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bahir Dar climate page with graphs.

 

Bahir Dar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Ethiopia in May

Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bahir Dar in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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