Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 18°C (64°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (81°F), while lows may dip to 9°C (49°F). Typically, the humidity level in Addis Ababa throughout May hovers around 66%.
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In May, Addis Ababa averages 221 mm (8.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 16 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 31 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 36% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Addis Ababa reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||