May weather forecastRabah, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a blisteringly hot month in Rabah, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°C (85.5°F) and max 41.1°C (106°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 41.1°C (106°F) from April's 42.1°C (107.8°F). In Rabah, the nighttime temperature averages to a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 31%.

Rainfall

In Rabah, during May, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rabah, there are 49.6 rainfall days, and 220mm (8.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In Rabah, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following advice:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 41.1°C (106°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F) respectively.

In Rabah, the average relative humidity in May is 31%.

In Rabah, in May, during 5 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 44min.

On the first day of May in Rabah, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

In Rabah, Nigeria, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health 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

42.1°C

41.1°C

38.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.6km/h

13.3km/h

15.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.9

24.6

20.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

11%

15%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Rabah, Nigeria

Average high temperature in May: 41.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33°C).

Average low temperature in May: 29.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Rabah, Nigeria

Average pressure in May: 1007.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Rabah, Nigeria

Average wind speed in May: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Rabah, Nigeria

Average humidity in May: 31%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in May
Rabah, Nigeria

Average rainfall in May: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (91mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Rabah, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in May: 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, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

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 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rabah, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in May: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Rabah, Nigeria

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
Rabah, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Rabah, 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).