May weather forecast
Pahin, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

May brings significantly different weather in Pahin, Burkina Faso. Rainfall increases noticeably from 8mm (0.31") in April to 28mm (1.1"). The environment becomes more humid, and cloud cover starts building up. Sunlight remains generous, and despite the higher cloud percentage, it maintains its daily shine. Umbrellas become a familiar sight representing the onset of the wet season.

Temperature

Pahin greets May with an average high-temperature of a still blistering 40.3°C (104.5°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) is recorded during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Pahin is 39%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout May, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is 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 May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pahin, Burkina Faso, are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
In May, in Pahin, 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 Pahin, Burkina Faso, the average relative humidity in May is 39%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Pahin, in May, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 12h and 40min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine?
With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Pahin have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration 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 intensity in May?
In Pahin, Burkina Faso, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from 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 visibility
Average temperature in May - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in May
Pahin, 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 - Pahin, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in May
Pahin, 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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