May weather forecastTaif, Senegal

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Taif, is also a blisteringly hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°C (106.5°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

Taif's warmest weather arrives in May, when temperatures average a high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 53°C (127.4°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 41%.

Rainfall

In Taif, during May, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 68 rainfall days, and 285mm (11.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Taif, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:28 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Immediate care is essential; skin and eyes can be harmed in no time without it. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Taif, the peak average temperatures are observed in May, with a high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

In Taif, in May, the average high-temperature is 41.4°C (106.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 53°C (127.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 41%.

In May, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 49min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:28 GMT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Taif is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk 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

40.9°C

41.4°C

39.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16km/h

15.1km/h

14.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.9

29.1

23.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

14%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Taif, Senegal

Average high temperature in May: 41.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (34°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Taif, Senegal

Average pressure in May: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Taif, Senegal

Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Taif, Senegal

Average humidity in May: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (18%).

Average rainfall in May
Taif, Senegal

Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (121mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Taif, Senegal

Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Taif, Senegal

Average sunshine days in May: 29.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Taif, Senegal

Average UV index in May: 8

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

Average cloud cover in May
Taif, Senegal

Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Taif, Senegal

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).