May weather forecast
Madou, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

Madou's weather in May is characterized by a major transition to the rainy season. The rainfall increases significantly from April, registering at 28mm (1.1"), adding a refreshing touch to the weather. Despite substantial rain, May still enjoys 12 hours of daylight, ensuring sunny days are not entirely lost. Humidity levels peak as the precipitation increases, enhancing the lushness of the area. The climb in temperature continues, although it stabilizes towards the month's end.

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 40.3°C (104.5°F), showing a minute difference from April's 41.1°C (106°F). During the month of May, Madou experiences a steady low-temperature average of 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In Madou, in May, during 7.5 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96 rainfall days, and 407mm (16.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May 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, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 8 in May transforms into this advice:
Never be careless. Unprotected skin and eyes can be harmed swiftly. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
In Madou, 40.3°C (104.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 28.5°C (83.3°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Madou?
In Madou, the average relative humidity in May is 39%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Madou, in May, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Madou have in May?
The average day length in May is 12h and 40min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Madou, 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 months with the least sunshine are October, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in May
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in May
Madou, 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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