May · Eritrea
Best time to visit Massawa in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
6.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 31°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 50%
- Sunny days
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Massawa scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 31°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 31 sunny days this month.
Massawa is a historic Red Sea port of coral-stone buildings, islands, old harbors, and intense coastal heat near Eritrea's Dahlak waters.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Massawa in May?
- In May, Massawa averages 31°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 31 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Massawa?
- May earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Massawa in May?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 50% and there are about 31 sunny days.
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