Climate Insights for May Lam

Gash-Barka, Eritrea

Hottest
April
35°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
August
246 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in May Lam is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 564 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 246 mm of rainfall. May Lam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in May Lam is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 22.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. May Lam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 14°FebMax: 33°Average: 24°Min: 16°MarMax: 35°Average: 26°Min: 18°AprMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°MayMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°JunMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 19°JulMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°AugMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°OctMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°NovMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°DecMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 72°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 75°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 94°FAverage: 79°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in May Lam vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in May Lam vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 72°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 43mmJulPrecipitation: 171mmAugPrecipitation: 246mmSepPrecipitation: 60mmOctPrecipitation: 7mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inJulPrecipitation: 6.7inAugPrecipitation: 9.7inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

May Lam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 564 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 246 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 mm. That's 246 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.May Lam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 9.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
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May Lam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.May Lam is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr28°82°F
May28°82°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug21°70°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov23°74°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit May Lam is during January, February, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit May Lam is during January, February, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for May Lam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for May Lam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C57 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
35 °C94 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
35 °C96 °F
9 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C69 °F
35 °C95 °F
8 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h3 mph
246 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h3 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in