May weather forecastDiffa, Niger
May
Weather in May
The weather conditions in May push to extremes in Diffa, with the thermometer fluctuating from 30.1°C (86.2°F) at night to an astronomical peak of 42°C (107.6°F) during the day. It is the zenith of the year heat-wise, making May the hottest month in Diffa. Life under these conditions is harsh, requiring adaptation and innovation to live under the Sahel sun. As the parched land longs for a respite, May stands as the ceiling of Diffa's annual heat wave. Towards the end of the month, relief is felt as signs of the rainy season begin to appear including increased humidity and cloud cover.Temperature
May is Diffa's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 42°C (107.6°F) and lows of 30.1°C (86.2°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Diffa is 19%.Rainfall
Months with rainfall are May through October. May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Diffa, there are 46 rainfall days, and 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Diffa, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 45min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are April through June, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 9 during May leads to these advisories:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. One must apply and reapply generously an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or after an outdoor workout or swim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average high temperature in May: 42°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 30.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average pressure in May: 1007.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average wind speed in May: 13.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average humidity in May: 19%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (53%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).
Average rainfall in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average rainfall in May: 5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (77mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 12h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average sunshine days in May: 27.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average UV index in May: 9
The months with the highest UV index are April, May and June (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Diffa, Niger
- Average cloud cover in May: 7
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in May
Diffa, Niger
- 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).
