May weather forecast
Gaya, Niger

May

Weather in May

In May, Gaya, Niger, witnesses the highest average temperature for the year, reaching a maximum of 41.2°C (106.2°F). This period signals the arrival of the hot season, noted for the remarkable warmth and the leeriness of the heat. This change doesn't deter the tropical allure of the city; it intensifies. With longer daytimes and the increasing humidity levels, the city vibrates with energy and heat. Travelers need to prepare for heat and sun protection; the UV index can go up to 8, accentuating the need for caution.

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still extremely hot 41.2°C (106.2°F) in May, hardly different from the 42.5°C (108.5°F) recorded in April. A significant temperature decrease to an average a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F) characterizes Gaya's nighttime temperatures during May.

Humidity

In Gaya, Niger, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

In Gaya, in May, during 7.4 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gaya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.4 days and collects up to 291mm (11.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gaya, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:07 WAT.

Sunshine

In Gaya, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In Gaya, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following instructions:
Ensure you act responsibly. Without precautions, skin and eyes can suffer. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.2°C (106.2°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Gaya?
In May, the average relative humidity in Gaya is 38%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Gaya, in May, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 12h and 41min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:07 WAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In Gaya, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Gaya, Niger
Average temperature in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average high temperature in May: 41.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (32.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Gaya, Niger
Average pressure in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Gaya, Niger
Average wind speed in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in May - Gaya, Niger
Average humidity in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (14%).

Average rainfall in May - Gaya, Niger
Average rainfall in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (113mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Gaya, Niger
Average rainfall days in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gaya, Niger
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Gaya, Niger
Average sunshine days in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Gaya, Niger
Average UV index in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May - Gaya, Niger
Average cloud cover in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average cloud cover in May: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May - Gaya, Niger
Average visibility in May
Gaya, Niger
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).

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