SeasonMapNuweiba (Taba) weather in May
Egypt
May in Nuweiba: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Nuweiba · #44 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nuweiba climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 74°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 38% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nuweiba 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.
BusySham el-Nessim, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nuweiba'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 weatherNuweiba's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Nuweiba in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Sham el-Nessim
1 Apr – 15 May · usuallyNational holidayCrowdedEgypt's spring picnic day, the Monday after Coptic Easter: whole families come out to eat salted fish and coloured eggs anywhere there is a view. On this coast that means the beach, all day. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nuweiba — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nuweiba in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nuweiba?
- May in Nuweiba: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Nuweiba on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Nuweiba in May?
- In May, Nuweiba averages a daily high of 33.2°C and a low of 21.5°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nuweiba in May?
- Nuweiba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in May.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — May
Within 300 km: Wadi Rum's Spring trekking and climbing around 1 Mar – 15 May, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.