May weather forecast
Diffa, Niger

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Weather in May

The weather conditions in May push to extremes in Diffa, with the thermometer fluctuating from 30.1°C (86.2°F) at night to an astronomical peak of 42°C (107.6°F) during the day. It is the zenith of the year heat-wise, making May the hottest month in Diffa. Life under these conditions is harsh, requiring adaptation and innovation to live under the Sahel sun. As the parched land longs for a respite, May stands as the ceiling of Diffa's annual heat wave. Towards the end of the month, relief is felt as signs of the rainy season begin to appear including increased humidity and cloud cover.

Temperature

May is Diffa's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 42°C (107.6°F) and lows of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Diffa is 19%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are May through October. May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Diffa, there are 46 rainfall days, and 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Diffa, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 9 during May leads to these advisories:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. One must apply and reapply generously an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or after an outdoor workout or swim.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Diffa?

May registers as the month with the average highest temperatures in Diffa, Niger, reaching 42°C (107.6°F) at its peak and 30.1°C (86.2°F) at the lowest.

How hot is it in Diffa in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Diffa, records 42°C (107.6°F), while the low-temperature is 30.1°C (86.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Diffa?

In May, the average relative humidity in Diffa, Niger, is 19%.

When does it start raining in Diffa?

May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Diffa?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

What month has the most sunshine in Diffa?

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in May in Diffa?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 12.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Diffa?

April through June, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Diffa, Niger.

What is the UV index reading in May in Diffa?

In Diffa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Diffa, Niger

Average temperature in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average high temperature in May: 42°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 30.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Diffa, Niger

Average pressure in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average pressure in May: 1007.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Diffa, Niger

Average wind speed in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Diffa, Niger

Average humidity in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average humidity in May: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (53%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).

Average rainfall in May
Diffa, Niger

Average rainfall in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (77mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Diffa, Niger

Average rainfall days in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Diffa, Niger

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Diffa, Niger
  • 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: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Diffa, Niger

Average sunshine days in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Diffa, Niger

Average UV index in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average UV index in May: 9

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

Average cloud cover in May
Diffa, Niger

Average cloud cover in May - Diffa, Niger
  • Average cloud cover in May: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Diffa, Niger

Average visibility in May - Diffa, Niger
  • 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).

Diffa, Niger

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