May weather forecastTessaoua, Niger
May
Weather in May
May marks the beginning of a more pronounced rainy period in Tessaoua, although the city continues to experience exceptionally high temperatures. As compared to the previous months, a significant increase in relative humidity and cloud coverage starts to show up. Moreover, May yields longer sunshine hours despite the introduction of more clouds. Wind speed remains fairly stable compared to April, and there is a noticeable increase in the amount of rainfall. Thus, the weather balance begins to tilt towards a more humid environment.Temperature
In May, Tessaoua experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 40.8°C (105.4°F) in April to a still scorching 40.2°C (104.4°F). Marked by a significant temperature drop from daytime highs, the average nighttime temperature lowers to a moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F) throughout May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 30%.Rainfall
In Tessaoua, in May, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 58.7 rainfall days, and 303mm (11.93") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 46min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:52 WAT.
Sunshine
In Tessaoua, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average high temperature in May: 40.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 27.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (28.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average pressure in May: 1008.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average wind speed in May: 11.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average humidity in May: 30%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (13%).
Average rainfall in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average rainfall in May: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (119mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tessaoua, 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 48min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Tessaoua, Niger
- Average cloud cover in May: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Tessaoua, 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).
