May weather forecast
Ivory Coast

May in Ivory Coast represents the peak of the wet season, characterized by the highest rainfall of the year. The month continues with the warm temperatures prevalent in the previous months, enhancing the overall humidity across the country.

The temperature range in May varies from a low of 24°C (75.2°F) during the night to a high of 31°C (87.8°F) during the day. The inland northern cities like Korhogo and Odienne experience slightly higher temperatures, often reaching a peak of 35°C (95°F) in the heat of the day. Coastal areas such as Abidjan, under the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean, enjoy a slightly lower temperature range.

In terms of precipitation, May witnesses the highest levels of rainfall throughout the year. The country's average rainfall during this month varies from 80mm (3.15") in the northern areas to an impressive 200mm (7.87") in the southern regions. The dense rainfall and warm temperatures give rise to an increased level of humidity across the country.

In contrast to June, the weather in May is typically rainier and slightly cooler. As the country heads into June, there is a small reduction in rainfall, although it remains substantial, and the temperatures stay consistently high. This transition maintains the overall character of the wet season in Ivory Coast.

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• Abidjan - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Abidjan are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Abidjan the average relative humidity in May is 79%.
• Yamoussoukro - May »
  February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Yamoussoukro. Yamoussoukro welcomes the peak of its rainy season in May, recording the year's highest rainfall at 155mm (6.1").
• Bouake - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bouake, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:34 GMT. Despite the damp weather, Bouake, Ivory Coast witnesses an average of 12.5 hours of daylight.
• Daloa - May »
  An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. In May, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 51°C (123.8°F).
• San-Pedro - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in San-Pedro, Ivory Coast, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. April and May, with an average sea temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F), are months with the warmest seawater in San-Pedro.
• Korhogo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Korhogo, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:39 GMT. In May, the average relative humidity in Korhogo is 60%.
• Man - May »
  Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures. In May, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 44°C (111.2°F).
• Gagnoa - May »
  In Gagnoa during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.6 days and collects up to 919mm (36.18") of precipitation. In Gagnoa during May, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.
• Soubre - May »
  An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. In Soubre in May, during 25.5 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Abengourou - May »
  With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is appraised at 53°C (127.4°F).
• Agboville - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Agboville are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. Throughout the year, in Agboville, Ivory Coast, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 995mm (39.17") of precipitation is accumulated.