Ethiopia weather
Our guide to the weather in Ethiopia during May
We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Ethiopia, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Ethiopia weather in May.
How warm is it in Ethiopia during May?
The temperature reaches around 25℃ during the daytime in May, falling away to 13℃ at night. The UV index will be moderate at this time of year, so not something to worry about for the average person. However, if you're going to be outside for long periods it's worth wearing a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember that bright surfaces, such as water and sand increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in Ethiopia during May?
On average, there will be 8 rainy days during the month, amounting to 209.4mm in total. That's a lot of rain. For comparison, the wettest months in the UK typically sees between 80mm and 100mm, depending on where you are. Due to the high temperature and humidity, you might expect lots of thunderstorms, however they're actually fairly infrequent at this time of year. On average, May will see just 1 days that produce a storm.
Is it windy in Ethiopia during May?
No - there is very light air movement in May so conditions should be calm with light breezes at times.
Ethiopia Blog posts
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Sleeping in an Ethiopian brothel. By accident
5th November 2020 by Journalist On The Run
Most of my wildest travel stories stem back to an email I received from a friend back in the summer of 2006. On this occasion, my risk-loving friend Phil had decided he was going to spend the next few days hitchhiking from Uganda to Ethiopia and suggested I quit my summer job in Ireland, and join him in Addis Ababa in 72 hours. Luckily back then I was just as reckless and impulsive as I am now, and quit my job with little to no notice. I jump on Skyscanner to find myself a cheap one-way...
Traveling in Ethiopia, funding a waterwell and revamping a school
5th February 2020 by One Step 4ward
Late last year we funded a waterwell in a rural community in Ethiopia and helped spruce up a their school. Followed by 2 weeks of an adventure around the country with our Mudita Adventures non-profit â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ’ªðŸ» Come and join us!......
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