May weather forecast
Makokou, Gabon

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Makokou, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 31°C (87.8°F) and 21°C (69.8°F).

Temperature

In Makokou, Gabon, the average high-temperature in May is essentially the same as in April - a still hot 31°C (87.8°F). In May, the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 186mm (7.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Makokou, Gabon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 1626mm (64.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Makokou, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of May in Makokou, Gabon, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are February through May, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 12 translate into the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Makokou?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Makokou, is 31°C (87.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).

How many days does it rain in May in Makokou?

In Makokou, Gabon, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 186mm (7.32") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Makokou have in May?

In Makokou, the average day length in May is 12h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Makokou?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Makokou?

February through May, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Makokou.

How long on average sun shines in May in Makokou?

In Makokou, Gabon, the average sunshine duration in May is 5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Makokou?

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Makokou?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in May
Makokou, Gabon

Average temperature in May - Makokou, Gabon
  • Average high temperature in May: 31°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 21°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January, February, March, April, May and October (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19°C).

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Average rainfall in May
Makokou, Gabon

Average rainfall in May - Makokou, Gabon
  • Average rainfall in May: 186mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (293mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Makokou, Gabon

Average rainfall days in May - Makokou, Gabon
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Makokou, Gabon

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Makokou, Gabon
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 9min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 9min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 5min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h

The months with the most sunshine are February, March, April and May (Average sunshine: 5h).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 2h).

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Average UV index in May
Makokou, Gabon

Average UV index in May - Makokou, Gabon
  • Average UV index in May: 12

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).

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