May weather forecastGouchi, Niger

May

Weather in May

As May sets in, Gouchi continues to experience climbing temperatures. The city welcomes a small but significant amount of rainfall, moderating the dry spell somewhat. According to records, an increase in relative humidity aligns with a slight surge in cloud cover percentage. Temperatures registering between 27.9°C (82.2°F) and 40.9°C (105.6°F) denote May as one of the hotter months. With this transition, atmospheric pressure remains relatively steady, not influencing weather changes significantly.

Temperature

Stepping into May, Gouchi records an average high-temperature of a still blistering 40.9°C (105.6°F), almost consistent with April. Gouchi notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout May, with an average nighttime temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Gouchi is 21%.

Rainfall

In Gouchi, in May, during 2.3 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 rainfall days, and 169mm (6.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gouchi, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May leads to these advisories:
Protection is paramount; otherwise, swift harm can come to the skin and eyes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Gouchi, the average high-temperature is 40.9°C (105.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°C (82.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 21%.

In Gouchi, in May, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gouchi, the average day length in May is 12h and 46min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

In Gouchi, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

41°C

40.9°C

39.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14km/h

13.7km/h

15.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

29.2

28.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Gouchi, Niger

Average high temperature in May: 40.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 27.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Gouchi, Niger

Average pressure in May: 1007.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1007.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gouchi, Niger

Average wind speed in May: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gouchi, Niger

Average humidity in May: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (11%).

Average rainfall in May
Gouchi, Niger

Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (86mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gouchi, Niger

Average rainfall days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gouchi, 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: 11h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gouchi, Niger

Average sunshine days in May: 28.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Gouchi, 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
Gouchi, Niger

Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Gouchi, 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).