May weather forecastBalaki, Guinea

May

Weather in May

As May rolls in, the weather in Balaki shifts further towards humid and wet patterns. Being a transition month, it witnesses a massive jump in rain volume with 15mm (0.59") recorded, paving the way for the monsoon season. Although the mercury levels stay high, the temperature differences between night and day attain a semblance of balance. Wind speed records some elevation, yet the stronger gusts remain absent. The ensuing shift to the monsoon phase is witnessed as May concludes, setting a wet stage for June.

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 40.9°C (105.6°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Balaki observes a dramatic plunge from daytime highs in May, settling at an average low-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Humidity

In Balaki, the average relative humidity in May is 36%.

Rainfall

In Balaki, during May, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Balaki, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 635mm (25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Balaki, Guinea, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of May, in Balaki, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Balaki, records 40.9°C (105.6°F), while the low-temperature is 26.9°C (80.4°F).

In Balaki, the average relative humidity in May is 36%.

In May, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout May, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 41min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average high temperature in May: 40.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average pressure in May: 1009.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average humidity in May: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (16%).

Average rainfall in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (197mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

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: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average UV index in May: 8

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

Average cloud cover in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Balaki, Guinea

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).