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

Dongola's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's sweltering 37.6°C (99.7°F) to a scorching 40.8°C (105.4°F). Dongola's nights in May are distinguished by a pronounced temperature shift from the day, with an average low of 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dongola, rain does not fall in January through June, September, November and December.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

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 of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 9 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Use liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every two hours and right after outdoor activities or a swim.
Updated: Jan 31, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Dongola in May?

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

What is the least humid month in Dongola?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Dongola?

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

What is the driest month in Dongola?

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 in Dongola is 13h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Dongola?

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 is the month with the least sunshine in Dongola?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Dongola have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Dongola, Sudan, is 9.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in May in Dongola?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Dongola is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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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