May weather forecast
Hounde, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

May in Hounde, Burkina Faso is characterized by a significant leap in humidity levels up to 39%. Rainfall sees an exponential rise from April’s 8mm (0.31"), marking the peak of the wet season. With the highest recorded temperature reaching 40.3°C (104.5°F), May is one of the hottest months. However, the cloud cover percentage remains moderate, granting a balance between sunshine and shade. Therefore, May signifies a transition towards a more humid and wet climate, setting the stage for June.

Temperature

Hounde, Burkina Faso, records a slight change with May's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still blistering 40.3°C (104.5°F) from April's 41.1°C (106°F). The average low-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) is witnessed in Hounde during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Hounde is 39%.

Rainfall

In Hounde, during May, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hounde, there are 96 rainfall days, and 407mm (16.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Hounde is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of May, in Hounde, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Hounde, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

March through June, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May translates into the following guidance:
Protection is paramount; otherwise, swift harm can come to the skin and eyes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Hounde in May?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Hounde, is 40.3°C (104.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Hounde?
In May, the average relative humidity in Hounde, Burkina Faso, is 39%.
How much does it rain in Hounde in May?
In Hounde, in May, during 7.5 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Hounde have in May?
In May, the average day length in Hounde, Burkina Faso, is 12h and 40min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hounde?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine in Hounde?
The month with the most sunshine in Hounde is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May in Hounde?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Hounde, Burkina Faso, is 12h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Hounde?
March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May in Hounde?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hounde is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in May: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in May: 8

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

Average cloud cover in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May - Hounde, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in May
Hounde, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).

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