May weather forecast
Gandiaye, Senegal

May

Weather in May

May's weather in Gandiaye is characterized by the onset of the rainy season. The difference in weather from April to May is stark, with May marking the full entry of the wet season. The total rainfall amount peaks to 1mm (0.04") coupled with an increase in the relative humidity to 39%. As such, the weather becomes increasingly unpredictable. May's weather forms a marked contrast to the preceding dry months and paves the way for the heavy rains to follow.

Temperature

Gandiaye sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 41.3°C (106.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Gandiaye endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.6 rainfall days, and 317mm (12.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gandiaye, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of May, in Gandiaye, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Gandiaye is May, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 8 transforms into the following advice:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Gandiaye in May?
In Gandiaye, in May, the average high-temperature is 41.3°C (106.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Gandiaye?
The average relative humidity in May is 39%.
How much does it rain in Gandiaye in May?
In Gandiaye, Senegal, in May, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Gandiaye?
In May, the average day length in Gandiaye, Senegal, is 12h and 47min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Gandiaye?
On the first day of May in Gandiaye, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine in Gandiaye?
With an average of 10h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Gandiaye.
How long on average sun shines in May in Gandiaye?
In Gandiaye, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Gandiaye?
March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Gandiaye?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, Senegal
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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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