May weather forecastBéchar, Algeria
May
Weather in May
May, often seen as the door to summer, manifests a notable surge in temperature from April and even more so in contrast to June. The city experiences a peak in heat with average highs reaching 31.1°C (88°F), a sneak peek at the scorching summer heat that looms ahead. The longer daylight hours demonstrate the sun's dominance in the day, fading gradually into comfortable evenings. Comparatively, May offers drier weather as compared to the heavy rains of April. Despite the increasing heat, engaging in water-based activities can provide a much-needed respite.Temperature
With the start of May, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from April's warm 26.3°C (79.3°F) to a tropical 31.1°C (88°F). In Béchar, an average low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F) is recorded during May nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 22%.Rainfall
In Béchar, in May, during 4.3 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48 rainfall days, and 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 46min.On the first day of May in Béchar, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:08 CET.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Béchar is 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Béchar is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average high temperature in May: 31.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (39.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 20.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average pressure in May: 1012.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average wind speed in May: 15.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average humidity in May: 22%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (14%).
Average rainfall in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average rainfall in May: 7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (12mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (3mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average UV index in May: 7
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average cloud cover in May: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in May
Béchar, Algeria
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
