Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The transition into May shows a subtle variation to a still extremely hot 40.3°C (104.5°F) from April's 40.8°C (105.4°F) in the average high-temperature. May nights observe an average temperature dip to a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 34%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout May, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kouritenga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.9 days and collects up to 310mm (12.2") of precipitation.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.UV index
March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot does it get in May?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May?
What is the average length of the day in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
What month has the most sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in May?
When is the highest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in May in Kouritenga?
Average temperature in May
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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
Kouritenga, 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).
