May weather forecast
Matam, Senegal

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Weather in May

May weather patterns depict the beginning of the warmer seasons, with temperatures ranging from 28.8°C (83.8°F) to 42.7°C (108.9°F), similar to April. Warming trends continue through this month, yet the city endures a gradual rise in humidity levels as compared to the previous month. Despite these warmer conditions, Matam’s arid climate continues to prevail, maintaining low rainfall levels despite seasonal variations. Sunshine duration remains constant, providing ample light throughout the day. Moving into June, the weather shows a slight decrease in temperature and an increase in rainfall.

Temperature

May, with average temperatures reaching a high of 42.7°C (108.9°F) and a low of 28.8°C (83.8°F), is the warmest month in Matam.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Matam is 17%.

Rainfall

In Matam, in May, during 1 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Matam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 37.6 days and collects up to 124mm (4.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Matam, Senegal, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 9 transforms into these recommendations:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Even under cloud cover, use sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 generously and reapply frequently post every swim or outdoor exercise.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Matam?

Matam's May weather, marked by an average high temperature of 42.7°C (108.9°F) and an average low temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F), is the warmest in the year.

How hot does it get in Matam in May?

In Matam, in May, the average high-temperature is 42.7°C (108.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 28.8°C (83.8°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Matam?

In May, the average relative humidity in Matam, Senegal, is 17%.

How many days does it rain in May in Matam?

In Matam, during May, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Matam have in May?

In Matam, Senegal, the average day length in May is 12h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Matam?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Matam?

The months with the most sunshine are March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in May in Matam?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Matam, Senegal, is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Matam?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Matam?

In Matam, Senegal, 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
Matam, Senegal

Average temperature in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in May: 42.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (29.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Matam, Senegal

Average pressure in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Matam, Senegal

Average wind speed in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Matam, Senegal

Average humidity in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average humidity in May: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in May
Matam, Senegal

Average rainfall in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Matam, Senegal

Average rainfall days in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Matam, Senegal

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Matam, Senegal
  • 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Matam, Senegal

Average sunshine days in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Matam, Senegal

Average UV index in May - Matam, Senegal
  • 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
Matam, Senegal

Average cloud cover in May - Matam, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Matam, Senegal

Average visibility in May - Matam, Senegal
  • 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).

Matam, Senegal

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