May weather forecast
Gunjur, The Gambia

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Weather in May

May marks the beginning of a significant change in Gunjur's weather dynamics. The temperature stays between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F) but begins to feel warmer due to the higher humidity level of 72%. An increased cloud cover, up to 9%, could act as a welcome shelter from the increasing sun exposure. The rainfall also begins to pick up its pace a bit, recording 5mm (0.2") that hints at the impending monsoon. Despite the changes, the visibility remains constant at 10km (6.2mi).

Temperature

Gunjur witnesses the coldest weather in May, with temperatures averaging 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 is 72%.

Rainfall

In Gunjur, in May, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Gunjur, The Gambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.9 days and collects up to 436mm (17.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Gunjur is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of May, in Gunjur, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:39 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

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Gunjur?

With an average high-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F), May is the coldest month in Gunjur, The Gambia.

What are the temperatures in Gunjur in May?

Gunjur in May has an average high-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Gunjur?

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

How much does it rain in Gunjur in May?

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Gunjur?

On the first day of May in Gunjur, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Gunjur?

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

How long on average sun shines in May in Gunjur?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Gunjur?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Gunjur?

In Gunjur, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average temperature in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average pressure in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average wind speed in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average humidity in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average rainfall in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average rainfall days in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gunjur, 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).

Average sunshine days in May
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average sunshine days in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average UV index in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in May - Gunjur, 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
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average visibility in May - Gunjur, 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).

Gunjur, The Gambia

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