May weather forecast
Gakoura, Mali

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Weather in May

May in Gakoura is noticeably warmer than before, positioning us right at the threshold of the hot season. The city offers scorching afternoons and warm yet pleasant evenings to the residents and visitors. Subtly indicating the onset of the rainy season, the first notable rain of the year strikes this month with an accumulation of 6mm (0.24"). Moreover, the month brings an increase in cloud cover providing slight respite from the heat and sun. However, humidity levels also escalate, making the air feel slightly heavier.

Temperature

Gakoura's May weather, marked by an average high temperature of 42.3°C (108.1°F) and an average low temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F), is the warmest in the year.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 21%.

Rainfall

In May, in Gakoura, Mali, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gakoura, Mali, during the entire year, the rain falls for 64.9 days and collects up to 273mm (10.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Gakoura is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In Gakoura, Mali, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 9 translates into these guidelines:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Gakoura?

May is the month when Gakoura's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 42.3°C (108.1°F) and lows of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

How hot does it get in Gakoura in May?

The high-temperature during May is 42.3°C (108.1°F) and the low-temperature is 29.2°C (84.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Gakoura?

The average relative humidity in May in Gakoura, Mali, is 21%.

How many days does it rain in May in Gakoura?

In Gakoura, in May, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Gakoura?

In May, the average day length in Gakoura is 12h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gakoura?

On the first day of May in Gakoura, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:13 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gakoura have in May?

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

When is the highest UV index in Gakoura?

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Gakoura.

How high is the UV index in May in Gakoura?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gakoura is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average temperature in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average high temperature in May: 42.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average pressure in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average wind speed in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average humidity in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average humidity in May: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (14%).

Average rainfall in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average rainfall in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (109mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average rainfall days in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • 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: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March and April (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average sunshine days in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average UV index in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average UV index in May: 9

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average cloud cover in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Gakoura, Mali

Average visibility in May - Gakoura, Mali
  • 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).

Gakoura, Mali

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