May weather forecast
Douentza, Mali

May

Weather in May

Weather in May sketches a vivid portrayal of summer, as this is the hottest month in Douentza, with an immense heat escalating to 42.2°C (108°F). Cloud cover heightens, offering a brief respite from the unforgiving sun. An increase to 3mm (0.12") in rainfall indicates a slow transition towards the wet season, but fails to considerably cool down the atmosphere. Daylight hours, at their zenith, provide ample time for various activities. Mild breezes allay some of the heat, aiding in slightly better weather conditions.

Temperature

May, recording an average high temperature of 42.2°C (108°F) and a low temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F), is Douentza's warmest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 19%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Douentza, there are 44.6 rainfall days, and 141mm (5.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Douentza, Mali, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are May and June, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 9 leads to the following instructions:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Even if it's cloudy, generously apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with no less than a 30 sun protection factor after each swim or outdoor exercise.

Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months?
May stands out as Douentza's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 42.2°C (108°F) and a low-temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F).
How hot is it in May?
Douentza in May has an average high-temperature of 42.2°C (108°F) and an average low-temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 19%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Douentza, in May, during 2.3 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Douentza have in May?
In Douentza, the average day length in May is 12h and 50min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are May and June, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 12.1h.
When is the highest UV index in Douentza?
April through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Douentza is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average high temperature in May: 42.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average pressure in May: 1007.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average humidity in May: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (11%).

Average rainfall in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average UV index in May: 9

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and September (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Douentza, Mali
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Douentza, Mali
  • 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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