May weather forecastBrufut, The Gambia

May

Weather in May

The month of May in Brufut marks the onset of the rainy season amidst the familiarity of tropical heat. The region witnesses a burst of life as the season fuels growth in flora and fauna. The temperature remains consistently warm while humidity escalates substantially from 64% in April to 72% in May. May is characterized by the first substantial increase in rainfall of the year, with an average of 5mm (0.2") spread across 2.6 days. As May transitions to June, the rainfall and temperature continue to ascend.

Temperature

May, marked by an average high-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and a low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Brufut, The Gambia, in May, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Brufut, The Gambia, there are 80.9 rainfall days, and 436mm (17.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Brufut, The Gambia, is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of May in Brufut, 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

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

UV index

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Brufut, May is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

The high-temperature during May is 26.5°C (79.7°F) and the low-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Brufut, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

In Brufut, in May, during 2.6 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Brufut, the average day length in May is 12h and 45min.

In May, on the first day of the month, 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.

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

The average sunshine duration in May in Brufut, The Gambia, is 9.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Brufut, The Gambia, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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

26.9°C

26.5°C

27.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.4km/h

19.5km/h

18.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.2

27.7

21.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

19%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Brufut, 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).

Average pressure in May
Brufut, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Brufut, 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).

Average humidity in May
Brufut, 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%).

Average rainfall in May
Brufut, 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).

Average rainfall days in May
Brufut, 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).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

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 54min

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).

Average sunshine days in May
Brufut, 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).

Average UV index in May
Brufut, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Brufut, 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).

Average visibility in May
Brufut, 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).