May weather forecastBunkure, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a blisteringly hot month in Bunkure, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.8°C (82°F) and 40.6°C (105.1°F).

Temperature

Entering May, Bunkure's average high-temperature reads a still scorching 40.6°C (105.1°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Throughout May, Bunkure braces for a considerable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 33%.

Rainfall

In Bunkure, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 60.7 rainfall days, and 265mm (10.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bunkure, 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 reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 8 in May leads to these recommendations:
Ensure you act responsibly. Without precautions, skin and eyes can suffer. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 40.6°C (105.1°F) and the low-temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 33%.

In May, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Bunkure, the average day length in May is 12h and 40min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

March through June and September, 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 of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in May: 40.6°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 (31.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°C).

Average pressure in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in May: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • 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
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Bunkure, Nigeria

  • 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).