May weather forecastSégou, Senegal

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a blisteringly hot month in Ségou, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 40.9°C (105.6°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Temperature

Entering May, Ségou's average high-temperature reads a still scorching 40.9°C (105.6°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Despite the high peak temperatures, Ségou witnesses an average nighttime cooling to a warm 26.9°C (80.4°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 36%.

Rainfall

In Ségou, Senegal, in May, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 635mm (25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ségou, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:11 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 8 turns into the following recommendations:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Ségou, is 40.9°C (105.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 26.9°C (80.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Ségou is 36%.

In Ségou, Senegal, during May, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 42min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:11 GMT.

In Ségou, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

In Ségou, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes 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

41.6°C

40.9°C

38.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.8km/h

10.3km/h

10.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.3

22.8

12.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

14%

23%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average high temperature in May: 40.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 26.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average pressure in May: 1009.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average humidity in May: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (16%).

Average rainfall in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (197mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average rainfall days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ségou, Senegal

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 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average sunshine days in May: 22.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Ségou, Senegal

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).