Hala'ib weather in May
In May, Hala'ib sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 86% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Hala'ib's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Hala'ib's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 4:58 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.6
- out of 10
Hala'ib is town in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical May day in Hala'ib reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C warmer than April and about 2°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 26 |
| 7 | 30 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 26 |
| 9 | 30 | 26 |
| 10 | 30 | 26 |
| 11 | 30 | 26 |
| 12 | 30 | 26 |
| 13 | 30 | 26 |
| 14 | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | 30 | 26 |
| 16 | 30 | 26 |
| 17 | 30 | 27 |
| 18 | 30 | 27 |
| 19 | 31 | 27 |
| 20 | 31 | 27 |
| 21 | 31 | 27 |
| 22 | 31 | 27 |
| 23 | 31 | 27 |
| 24 | 31 | 27 |
| 25 | 31 | 27 |
| 26 | 31 | 27 |
| 27 | 31 | 27 |
| 28 | 31 | 28 |
| 29 | 31 | 28 |
| 30 | 31 | 28 |
| 31 | 32 | 28 |
How May really feels in Hala'ib
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 16 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Hala'ib weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 20° | 3 | 1.2 | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 24° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.2 | 9.3 |
| Mar | 25° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.8 | 9.3 |
| Apr | 28° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | 8.5 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 32° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 34° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 34° / 31° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.8 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 33° / 29° | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 31° / 27° | 4 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 24° | 11 | 2 | 10.9 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 25° / 22° | 4 | 1 | 10.7 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 86% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 9%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 91 | 9 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 90 | 10 |
| 17 | 90 | 10 |
| 18 | 90 | 10 |
| 19 | 90 | 10 |
| 20 | 90 | 10 |
| 21 | 90 | 10 |
| 22 | 91 | 9 |
| 23 | 91 | 9 |
| 24 | 91 | 9 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 93 | 7 |
| 28 | 93 | 7 |
| 29 | 93 | 7 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
| 31 | 94 | 6 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Hala'ib gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 70% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 60 |
| Oppressive (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 34 | 37 | 20 | 3 |
| 2 | 6 | 33 | 37 | 20 | 3 |
| 3 | 6 | 32 | 37 | 21 | 4 |
| 4 | 5 | 32 | 38 | 21 | 4 |
| 5 | 5 | 31 | 39 | 20 | 4 |
| 6 | 5 | 31 | 39 | 20 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 | 31 | 40 | 20 | 5 |
| 8 | 4 | 30 | 41 | 20 | 5 |
| 9 | 4 | 30 | 42 | 20 | 5 |
| 10 | 3 | 29 | 43 | 20 | 5 |
| 11 | 3 | 28 | 44 | 19 | 5 |
| 12 | 3 | 28 | 45 | 19 | 5 |
| 13 | 2 | 28 | 46 | 19 | 5 |
| 14 | 2 | 27 | 47 | 19 | 5 |
| 15 | 2 | 27 | 48 | 18 | 5 |
| 16 | 2 | 27 | 49 | 18 | 5 |
| 17 | 1 | 26 | 49 | 18 | 5 |
| 18 | 1 | 26 | 50 | 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 1 | 25 | 51 | 18 | 5 |
| 20 | 1 | 25 | 51 | 18 | 5 |
| 21 | 1 | 24 | 52 | 18 | 5 |
| 22 | 1 | 24 | 52 | 18 | 5 |
| 23 | 1 | 24 | 53 | 18 | 4 |
| 24 | 1 | 23 | 54 | 18 | 4 |
| 25 | 1 | 23 | 54 | 18 | 4 |
| 26 | 1 | 23 | 55 | 17 | 4 |
| 27 | 1 | 23 | 56 | 17 | 3 |
| 28 | 1 | 23 | 57 | 16 | 3 |
| 29 | 1 | 23 | 57 | 16 | 3 |
| 30 | 1 | 23 | 57 | 16 | 3 |
| 31 | 0 | 23 | 60 | 15 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 19 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 19 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 19 | light breeze |
| 24 | 20 | light breeze |
| 25 | 20 | light breeze |
| 26 | 20 | light breeze |
| 27 | 20 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | breezy |
| 29 | 20 | breezy |
| 30 | 20 | breezy |
| 31 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:06 AM to 4:53 AM, and sunset from 5:55 PM to 6:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:06 | 5:55 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:06 | 5:55 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:05 | 5:56 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 5:04 | 5:56 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:04 | 5:57 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:03 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:02 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:02 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 5:01 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:01 | 5:59 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:00 | 5:59 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:00 | 6:00 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 4:59 | 6:00 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 4:59 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 4:58 | 6:01 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 4:58 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 4:57 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 4:57 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 4:57 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 4:56 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 4:56 | 6:04 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 4:56 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 4:55 | 6:05 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 4:55 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 4:55 | 6:06 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 4:54 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 4:54 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 4:54 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 4:54 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 4:54 | 6:08 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 4:53 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.52 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.27 kWh/m² to a high of 7.52 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 7.52 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Hala'ib
In May, Hala'ib sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Hala'ib sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Hala'ib?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Hala'ib for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Hala'ib in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Hala'ib sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Hala'ib in May
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in August at about 31°C and coldest in February near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 24 | Warm |
| Mar | 24 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Hala'ib in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hala'ib peaks around May 22 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Hala'ib in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Hala'ib is worst in March — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 24 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 27 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Hala'ib?
Hala'ib sits at 22.2°N, 36.6°E, 4 m above sea level, in Egypt. The nearest listed city is Yanbu, 253 km away.
Topography around Hala'ib
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Hala'ib.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Hala'ib has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 43 m around an average of 11 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 384 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,140 m.
The land around Hala'ib is covered by bare terrain (61%) and water (38%) within 3 km, bare terrain (54%) and water (46%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (61%) and water (39%) within 80 km.
Egypt travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 15% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,086
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 79%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 10.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 459
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Hala'ib (22.2227°, 36.6468°, elevation 4 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).