Djibouti weather in May

May in Djibouti: sweltering, dry — a fair time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Djibouti · #542 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 58/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Djibouti climate normals — May

Daytime high35°C / 94°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low28°C / 82°F
Feels like (high)40°C / 104°F
Rainfall17 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity68%💧 humid
Dew point24°C / 76°F
Sunshine11.4 h/day
Daylight12.7 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)63🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Djibouti in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Djibouti?
May in Djibouti: sweltering, dry — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Djibouti on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
What is the weather like in Djibouti in May?
In May, Djibouti averages a daily high of 34.6°C and a low of 27.5°C, with about 16.9 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Djibouti in May?
Djibouti has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in May.

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