May weather forecast
Dassa, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dassa, is also a blisteringly hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.7°C (83.7°F) and max 40.3°C (104.5°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still blistering 40.3°C (104.5°F), slightly deviating from April's 41.1°C (106°F). Throughout May, Dassa's nights cool down to an average of 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 35%.

Rainfall

In Dassa, in May, during 5.7 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dassa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.1 days and collects up to 297mm (11.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Dassa is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are May and June, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
In Dassa, 40.3°C (104.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 28.7°C (83.7°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May?
In Dassa, the average relative humidity in May is 35%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Dassa, in May, during 5.7 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Dassa?
In May, the average day length is 12h and 42min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
May and June, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Dassa.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in May: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (115mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in May: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May - Dassa, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in May
Dassa, Burkina Faso
  • 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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