May weather forecast
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

May sees Tenkodogo transition further into the rainy season. As the intensity of rainfall increases from the previous month, a gradual sense of coolness prevails in the atmosphere helping balance out the day-time temperatures. The frequency of cloudy skies is bound to be higher, softening the impact of intense sunlight. Winds start to strengthen, bringing some occasional brushes of coolness amid warm weather. Nevertheless, the bounty of daylight hours continues to offer abundant opportunities for daytime activities.

Temperature

Tenkodogo's shift into May is marked by a subtle change to a still extremely hot 40°C (104°F) from April's 41.3°C (106.3°F) in temperature. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 29.1°C (84.4°F) is experienced.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 37%.

Rainfall

In Tenkodogo, in May, during 5.6 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") 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 05:41 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:22 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 and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May leads to these instructions:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Tenkodogo, records 40°C (104°F), while the low-temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 37%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout May, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In May, the average day length is 12h and 40min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:22 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 Tenkodogo have in May?
In Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso, the average sunshine duration in May is 12h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in May: 40°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°C).

Average pressure in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in May: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in May: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (114mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tenkodogo, 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 January (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in May
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).

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