SeasonMapBahir Dar weather in May
Ethiopia
May in Bahir Dar: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Bahir Dar · #607 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bahir Dar in May
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Bahir Dar climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 54% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bahir Dar in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyFasika, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bahir Dar's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBahir Dar's weather peaks November–January, best around December.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bahir Dar in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Fasika
5 Apr – 5 May · usuallyEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedOrthodox Easter ends fifty-five days of fasting with a midnight service and a long lunch the next day. It follows the Orthodox reckoning, so it usually lands a week or more after the Western date. Source ↗
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Bahir Dar in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bahir Dar?
- May in Bahir Dar: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Bahir Dar on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Bahir Dar in May?
- In May, Bahir Dar averages a daily high of 26.5°C and a low of 18°C, with about 86.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bahir Dar in May?
- Bahir Dar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.