May weather forecastDogo-Dogo, Niger

May

Weather in May

The month of May in Dogo-Dogo brings along a significant shift in weather characteristics. One can sense the onset of the wet season as rainfall increases, infusing some relief to the arid atmosphere. However, temperatures remain high peaking at 41.2°C (106.2°F), indicating summer in full swing. Despite the advent of rains, the city's weather continues to remain predominantly dry. The balance of scorching temperatures and sporadic rain brings variability to the weather patterns of Dogo-Dogo in May.

Temperature

May registers an average high-temperature of a still blistering 41.2°C (106.2°F), slightly varied from April's 41.3°C (106.3°F). Dogo-Dogo records a marked daily temperature contrast, with an average low-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In Dogo-Dogo, the average relative humidity in May is 25%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 rainfall days, and 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dogo-Dogo, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.2h.

UV index

March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 8 transforms into the following advice:
Never be careless. Unprotected skin and eyes can be harmed swiftly. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Dogo-Dogo, records 41.2°C (106.2°F), while the low-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 25%.

In Dogo-Dogo, during May, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 44min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In Dogo-Dogo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average high temperature in May: 41.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average pressure in May: 1007.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average humidity in May: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (57%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (13%).

Average rainfall in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dogo-Dogo, 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: 11h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Dogo-Dogo, Niger

  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Dogo-Dogo, 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).