Az Zulfī Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Az Zulfī

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
38.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
22.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
30.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
1 mm
Avg Humidity
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19%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.5°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Az Zulfī May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī, with average highs near 38.3°C and lows around 22.3°C (mean 30.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 19% relative humidity across the period.

Az Zulfī May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Az Zulfī was 2017 — when the month averaged 32°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 28.6°C. Typical May days reach 38.3°C with nights near 22.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp29.8°C→30.4°C+0.6°C
Max Temp37.8°C→38.6°C+0.8°C
Min Temp21.8°C→22.1°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

28.0°C–29.0°C4 yr (9%)
29.0°C–30.0°C11 yr (24%)
30.0°C–31.0°C20 yr (44%)
31.0°C–32.0°C10 yr (22%)

Az Zulfī May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Az Zulfī, averaging 1 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2024 with 13 mm, while the driest were 2019, 2021 and 2022, among others at 0 mm.

Az Zulfī May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Az Zulfī during May averages 19%. The most humid May was 1983 at 36%, and the least humid was 2002 at 13%.

Az Zulfī May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 7.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Az Zulfī. The sunniest Mays were 1990 and 1998 at 8.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1987 at 6.2.

Az Zulfī May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Az Zulfī during May is 3.1 m/s. The windiest May was 1986 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1996, 1997 and 2019 at 2.7 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Az Zulfī

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
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Warm
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Az Zulfī

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Az Zulfī Weather by Month

Az Zulfī May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp30.1°C29.8°C30.5°C30.8°C30.3°C+0.2°C
Avg High38.2°C37.8°C38.7°C38.6°C38.4°C+0.2°C
Avg Low22.0°C21.8°C22.3°C22.9°C22.2°C+0.2°C
Avg Rain2 mm1 mm1 mm0 mm3 mm+1 mm

Extreme May Records in Az Zulfī

🔥Warmest May45.2°C2024
🧊Coldest May13.0°C2005
🌧️Wettest May13 mm2024
🏜️Driest May0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest May3.7 m/s1986

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Az Zulfī have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 13°C (2005) to a record high of 45.2°C (2024).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm, with a wettest year of 13 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Az Zulfī?

A good time to visit Az Zulfī

May is a good time to visit Az Zulfī, with days averaging 38.3°C and nights around 22.3°C (mean 30.3°C, warmer than Az Zulfī's yearly average) and low rainfall. November and March are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Az Zulfī's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Az Zulfī Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī, with average highs near 38.3°C and lows around 22.3°C (mean 30.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 19% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 1 mm of rainfall in Az Zulfī, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 13 mm (2024), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 19% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 37.8°C to 38.6°C and overnight lows from 21.8°C to 22.1°C over the same span.
May Weather in Az Zulfī, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202539.8°C31.4°C23.0°C44.9°C17.3°C3 mm17%3.3 m/s7.6
2024 🌧️37.8°C29.8°C21.8°C45.2°C15.7°C13 mm25%3.1 m/s7.6
202337.4°C29.5°C21.6°C42.9°C14.6°C0 mm25%3.4 m/s7.2
202237.8°C29.2°C20.5°C43.4°C15.5°C0 mm17%3.1 m/s7.3
202140.0°C31.9°C23.8°C44.5°C19.1°C0 mm13%2.8 m/s7.8
202037.8°C30.2°C22.6°C43.0°C17.1°C1 mm18%3.1 m/s7.5
201938.7°C30.9°C23.1°C42.8°C17.6°C0 mm19%2.7 m/s7.5
201838.0°C30.2°C22.3°C42.0°C17.4°C0 mm19%3 m/s7.3
2017 🔥39.7°C32.0°C24.2°C43.0°C19.8°C1 mm18%3 m/s7.2
201638.8°C30.5°C22.2°C42.9°C17.8°C0 mm19%3 m/s7.9
201539.0°C31.5°C24.0°C43.6°C19.8°C0 mm17%3 m/s7.3
201437.7°C30.1°C22.5°C43.2°C17.5°C0 mm18%3 m/s7.3
201336.9°C28.9°C20.8°C42.8°C15.4°C0 mm22%2.9 m/s7.7
201239.7°C31.9°C24.1°C43.1°C18.8°C0 mm15%3.5 m/s7.3
201138.8°C30.9°C23.0°C43.0°C16.3°C1 mm21%3.1 m/s7.4
201038.6°C30.9°C23.2°C43.1°C19.6°C2 mm23%3.3 m/s7.4
200938.9°C30.8°C22.8°C44.1°C16.6°C0 mm20%3.3 m/s7.1
200838.7°C30.6°C22.6°C43.4°C18.6°C0 mm16%3.4 m/s7.4
200739.4°C31.6°C23.8°C42.9°C18.3°C0 mm16%3.2 m/s7.5
200638.8°C31.1°C23.5°C42.8°C19.0°C0 mm20%3.1 m/s7.1
200537.3°C29.3°C21.4°C42.0°C13.0°C0 mm17%2.9 m/s7.5
200438.5°C29.8°C21.1°C43.0°C15.4°C0 mm14%2.9 m/s8
200338.8°C30.5°C22.2°C42.3°C16.4°C2 mm16%3.2 m/s7.2
200239.7°C30.8°C21.8°C43.9°C15.6°C0 mm13%3.4 m/s7.9
200138.5°C30.0°C21.5°C43.7°C17.4°C0 mm14%3.2 m/s7.9
200038.8°C30.4°C22.1°C43.4°C17.2°C6 mm16%2.8 m/s7.2
199939.5°C31.2°C22.8°C43.9°C18.9°C0 mm14%3 m/s7.7
199838.5°C30.1°C21.8°C45.1°C17.3°C0 mm19%2.8 m/s8.1
199736.4°C29.1°C21.8°C42.6°C17.0°C0 mm19%2.7 m/s7.6
199639.1°C31.1°C23.1°C43.1°C18.2°C1 mm17%2.7 m/s7.5
199537.7°C30.0°C22.2°C41.8°C15.0°C2 mm19%2.9 m/s7.1
199437.1°C29.9°C22.7°C43.7°C16.8°C0 mm22%3.2 m/s7.1
1993 ❄️36.2°C28.6°C20.9°C41.7°C14.9°C10 mm25%3.1 m/s7
199236.8°C28.7°C20.5°C42.0°C16.2°C0 mm19%3.2 m/s7.4
199137.1°C28.7°C20.4°C44.1°C14.6°C0 mm15%2.9 m/s7.1
199039.6°C30.9°C22.2°C43.6°C15.7°C0 mm14%3.1 m/s8.1
198938.2°C30.5°C22.7°C42.1°C20.2°C0 mm17%3.1 m/s7.2
198839.1°C30.5°C21.9°C43.5°C19.5°C0 mm14%3.2 m/s6.6
198739.1°C31.6°C24.2°C42.4°C20.5°C0 mm22%3.1 m/s6.2
198638.2°C29.5°C20.7°C44.4°C13.3°C5 mm20%3.7 m/s6.8
198538.0°C30.1°C22.1°C42.6°C18.9°C1 mm23%2.8 m/s7.3
198437.6°C29.3°C21.0°C42.7°C15.0°C0 mm19%3.2 m/s6.5
198336.9°C29.3°C21.8°C41.0°C17.5°C8 mm36%3.6 m/s—
198238.5°C30.7°C23.0°C42.4°C18.7°C0 mm24%3.4 m/s—
198137.8°C29.4°C21.0°C42.4°C14.8°C6 mm21%3.6 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Az Zulfī May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Az Zulfī in May?▼

The average high in May is around 38.3°C with lows near 22.3°C (mean 30.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Az Zulfī in May?▼

May averages 1 mm of rainfall in Az Zulfī, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 13 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest May on record in Az Zulfī?▼

The hottest May reached 45.2°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to 13°C in 2005.

Has May in Az Zulfī gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 37.8°C to 38.6°C and overnight lows from 21.8°C to 22.1°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Az Zulfī?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 38.3°C daytime highs and 22.3°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Az Zulfī?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Az Zulfī, averaging 30.3°C.

What should I pack for Az Zulfī in May?▼

For May in Az Zulfī, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 38.3°C and lows of 22.3°C.

Is Az Zulfī humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 19% — relatively dry.

How windy is Az Zulfī in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 3.1 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1986).

Which May had the most rainfall in Az Zulfī?▼

The wettest May on record was 2024 with 13 mm. On average, May sees 1 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Az Zulfī behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.