May weather forecast
Gama, Senegal

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gama, is also a blisteringly hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.3°C (106.3°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Stepping into May, Gama records an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 41.3°C (106.3°F), almost consistent with April. Gama registers a marked temperature plunge to a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F) during the cool May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 39%.

Rainfall

In Gama, during May, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Gama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.6 days and collects up to 317mm (12.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gama, Senegal, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in May leads to these guidelines:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.3°C (106.3°F) and a low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Gama, in May, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Gama have in May?
In May, the average day length is 12h and 47min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine in Gama?
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Gama have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.
When is the highest UV index?
March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Gama, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in May: 41.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average pressure in May: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (16%).

Average rainfall in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Gama, Senegal
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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