May weather forecastDogondoutchi, Niger
May
Weather in May
The climate transitions from hot and dry to hot and humid in May, with the rains becoming a recurring event in Dogondoutchi. The escalating humidity brings a noticeable change in the atmosphere, owing to a quintuple increase in the rainfall compared to the preceding month. This results in an energized countryside, with blossoming floras and thriving fauna. May serves as a prelude to the rainy season and is an impactful time for local agriculture. Despite the rising temperatures, there's a comforting balance aided by the increased cloud cover, rainfall, and shorter sunshine hours.Temperature
The arrival of May is marked by an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 41.4°C (106.5°F), bearing a close resemblance to April. In Dogondoutchi, May nights cool down to an average of 29.8°C (85.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 27%.Rainfall
In Dogondoutchi, Niger, in May, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Dogondoutchi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47 days and collects up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:07 WAT.
Sunshine
In Dogondoutchi, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 9, May is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 9 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Following every swim or outdoor workout, a sunscreen with an SPF of not less than 30 should be liberally applied and re-applied frequently, even on overcast days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average high temperature in May: 41.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 29.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average pressure in May: 1007.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average wind speed in May: 11.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average humidity in May: 27%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average rainfall in May: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average UV index in May: 9
The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Dogondoutchi, Niger
- Average cloud cover in May: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Dogondoutchi, 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).
