SeasonMapGondar weather in May
Ethiopia
May in Gondar: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Gondar · #717 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gondar climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 53% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gondar 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 Gondar'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 weatherGondar's weather peaks November–January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gondar in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Fasika
5 Apr – 5 May · usuallyEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedOrthodox Easter closes eight weeks of fasting with a midnight service and a long meal after it. It follows the Orthodox calendar, so it usually falls a week or more later than the Western date. Source ↗
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Gondar in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gondar?
- May in Gondar: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Gondar on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Gondar in May?
- In May, Gondar averages a daily high of 26.5°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 120.3 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gondar in May?
- Gondar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.