May weather forecast
, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

But as May comes in, weather patterns in take an interesting twist. The increasing cloud cover marks an impending end to the long-standing scourge of heat in the city. The first signs of substantial rainfall make their appearance. As part of this preparatory phase, May logs in a substantial increase in humidity levels rising up to 39%. The city remains stationed in the sweltering heat zone with temperatures reaching 40.3°C (104.5°F).

Temperature

As Pâ transitions into May, the average high-temperature stands at a still scorching 40.3°C (104.5°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Throughout May, Pâ encounters an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pâ, during May, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. In Pâ, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 407mm (16.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Pâ, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests these recommendations:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
In May, in Pâ, the average high-temperature 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 Pâ, the average relative humidity in May is 39%.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout May, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In May, the average day length is 12h and 40min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:33 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 in Pâ?
The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
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?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in May
Pâ, 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 - Pâ, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in May
Pâ, 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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