May weather forecast
Gaoua, Burkina Faso

May introduces Gaoua to the full swing of the wet season. The weather shifts towards increasingly higher temperatures and humidity, in stark contrast to the dry and cooler beginnings of the year. Precipitation peaks, ensuring the continual rejuvenation of flora and the filling of the city's water bodies. As June looms nearer, rainfall slightly decreases, signaling a slight reprieve from the city's wettest period. Despite the damp conditions, May brings life and vitality to the natural landscape of Gaoua.

Temperature

May denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still very hot 37.9°C (100.2°F) from April's 39.3°C (102.7°F). Throughout the month of May, Gaoua expects an average low of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Gaoua, during May, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 491mm (19.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Gaoua is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Never be careless. Unprotected skin and eyes can be harmed swiftly. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.