May weather forecast
Brikama, The Gambia

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Weather in May

With May's arrival in Brikama, The Gambia, the weather undergoes significant transformations. The first abundant showers of the year occur, increasing the rainfall recorded from 1mm (0.04") in April to 5mm (0.2") in May. The escalating temperatures and heightened moisture levels contribute to a rise in humidity, reaching its annual zenith. Meanwhile, the length of daylight reaches its peak for the year. Despite the onset of rainfall, May remains an enjoyable month as the city warms up for the impending wet season.

Temperature

In Brikama, the lowest average temperatures are observed in May, with a high of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Brikama is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Brikama, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.9 rainfall days, and 436mm (17.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Brikama, The Gambia, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May in Brikama, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Brikama?

Temperature records in Brikama mark May as the coldest month, with highs averaging 26.5°C (79.7°F) and lows at 22.9°C (73.2°F).

What is the usual temperature for Brikama in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Brikama, The Gambia, during May are 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Brikama?

In Brikama, The Gambia, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

How much does it rain in Brikama in May?

In Brikama, during May, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Brikama have in May?

In Brikama, The Gambia, the average day length in May is 12h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Brikama?

On the first day of May in Brikama, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Brikama?

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Brikama, The Gambia.

How many hours of sunshine does Brikama have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Brikama?

The months with the highest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Brikama?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Brikama, The Gambia, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average temperature in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (26.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average pressure in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average wind speed in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average humidity in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (44%).

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Average rainfall in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average rainfall in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (183mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average rainfall days in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.3 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average sunshine days in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average UV index in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in May
Brikama, The Gambia

Average visibility in May - Brikama, The Gambia
  • 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).

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