May weather forecast
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

By May, the weather in Boulsa, Burkina Faso, has evinced tell-tale signs of the wet season. Rapid temperature elevations have been seen, reaching 40.3°C (104.5°F). A leap in humidity indicates a substantial rise in moisture levels. The amount of rainfall exhibits a significant increase now at 12mm (0.47"). On the bright side, there is a rise in duration of daylight, reaching 12.7 hours on average.

Temperature

With May's advent, Boulsa sees an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40.3°C (104.5°F), subtly shifted from April's 40.8°C (105.4°F). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Humidity

In Boulsa, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.

Rainfall

In Boulsa, in May, during 5.5 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 310mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Boulsa, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of May in Boulsa, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Boulsa, Burkina Faso.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
In May, in Boulsa, the average high-temperature is 40.3°C (104.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 29.2°C (84.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Boulsa, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Boulsa, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Boulsa have in May?
In Boulsa, the average day length in May is 12h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine?
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.
When is the highest UV index?
March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Boulsa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in May: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • 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).

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