May weather forecast
Dongola, Sudan

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Weather in May

May marks the onset of peak summer in Dongola, Sudan with dramatically soaring temperatures. The mercury climbs a steep hill, reaching an eye-watering 40.8°C (105.4°F), an exemplary rise from the already hot 37.6°C (99.7°F) in April. May's long, sunlit days are etched with intense heat, culminating in extreme summer conditions. The wind attempts to alleviate the rising heat, but the intensity is too high to mitigate. As June knocks at the door, expect the extreme to get a notch harsher.

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a very hot 37.6°C (99.7°F) in April to an extremely hot 40.8°C (105.4°F). Dongola witnesses a consistent, sharp contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F) throughout May.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April through June, with an average relative humidity of 12%.

Rainfall

January through June, September, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In Dongola, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:32 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are April, May and July, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 9 suggests these recommendations:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Apply generously and frequently a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours, or immediately after swimming or any outdoor exercise.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Dongola in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.8°C (105.4°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F) respectively.

What are the least humid months?

April through June, with an average relative humidity of 12%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Dongola, the average relative humidity in May is 12%.

What is the driest month?

January through June, September, November and December are months without rainfall.

How many hours of daylight does Dongola have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:32 CAT.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

April, May and July, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Dongola is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average temperature in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (42.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (30.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average pressure in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average wind speed in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average humidity in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average humidity in May: 12%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (34%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (12%).

Average rainfall in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average rainfall in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average rainfall in May: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average rainfall days in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (3.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are April, May and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average sunshine days in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (25.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average UV index in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average UV index in May: 9

The months with the highest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average cloud cover in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • Average cloud cover in May: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Dongola, Sudan

Average visibility in May - Dongola, Sudan
  • 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).

Dongola, Sudan

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