May weather forecast
Burkina Faso

May signifies a shift in Burkina Faso's climate as the country transitions from the hot season to the rainy season. The average temperatures in cities like Ouagadougou, Saonre, and Garghin typically fall between 24°C (75.2°F) at night and 39°C (102.2°F) during the day, representing a slight decrease from the intense heat experienced in April.

Compared to April, May offers a small but noticeable relief from the extreme temperatures. The decline in heat is accompanied by the arrival of the rainy season, with rainfall gradually starting to increase, although it remains relatively low compared to the peak rainy months. The onset of rains in May is a welcome respite, as it helps to temper the hot conditions and replenish the parched landscape.

In May, Burkina Faso starts to see more cloud cover due to the impending rainy season, offering a break from the clear, intensely sunny skies of the previous months. However, the increased humidity due to the rains can make the climate feel hotter than the actual temperatures suggest.

Looking forward to June, the rainy season begins in earnest, with a substantial increase in rainfall. The temperatures in June continue the downward trend started in May, further reducing the intensity of the heat. Thus, May stands as a transition month, offering a blend of the hot, dry conditions of April and the cooler, wet conditions of June.

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• Ouagadougou - May »
  The months with the most sunshine in Ouagadougou are January through March, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine. Throughout the year, there are 35.2 rainfall days, and 788mm (31.02") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Bobo-Dioulasso - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bobo-Dioulasso sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:36 GMT. In Bobo-Dioulasso the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.
• Ouahigouya - May »
  In Ouahigouya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.9 days and collects up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation. May, in Ouahigouya, is a season of changes with rising humidity levels from 27%, vis-à-vis the previous month.
• Banfora - May »
  In May, Banfora steps fully into the rainy season, with a sharp spike in both rainfall and relative humidity. The increase in rainfall does not dissuade visitors from coming to Banfora, as the city enters one of its vibrant periods.
• Dedougou - May »
  In Dedougou during May, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Dedougou, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.
• Kaya - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Kaya are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8. On the first day of May in Kaya sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:19.
• Tenkodogo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Tenkodogo sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:22 GMT. March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso.
• Reo - May »
  The spectrum of temperatures stretches from 28.7°C (83.7°F) to 40.3°C (104.5°F) complemented by a 35% level of relative humidity that results in 15mm (0.59") rainfall. March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Reo, Burkina Faso.
• Koupela - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Koupela, Burkina Faso, are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. May has the most sunshine of the year in Koupela with an average of 12h of sunshine.
• Manga - May »
  In Manga in May, during 9 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Manga in May, during 9 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Garango - May »
  Despite the increased rainfall, sunshine hours remain high, shedding a bright light over Garango throughout the month. The month with the most sunshine in Garango is May, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.