May weather forecast
Soala, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

Despite May having the peak average temperature of the year at 40.8°C (105.4°F), it also ushers in a phase of increased humidity levels and rainfall. While there is an uptick in cloud cover, the sun still significantly graces the city with an average of 12 hours per day. These changes in climate in May can lead to perceptions of increased heat, causing residents to adjust their daily activities to accommodate these altering conditions.

Temperature

Soala, Burkina Faso, records an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 40.3°C (104.5°F) in May, maintaining a close correlation with April's 40.8°C (105.4°F). The mean low-temperature during May nights is a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 34%.

Rainfall

In Soala, in May, during 5.5 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 310mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

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

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 estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May translates into these guidelines:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Soala, is 40.3°C (104.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 29.2°C (84.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 34%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Soala, in May, during 5.5 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 12h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Soala have in May?
In Soala, the average sunshine duration in May is 12h.
When is the highest UV index in Soala?
The months with the highest UV index in Soala are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
How high is the UV index in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Soala 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 daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Soala, 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
Soala, 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
Soala, 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
Soala, 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
Soala, 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
Soala, 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
Soala, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
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
Soala, 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
Soala, 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
Soala, 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
Soala, 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).

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