Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Burkina Faso with an average temperature of 39°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 37°C to a high of 41°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 30°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Burkina Faso in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Burkina Faso with hot temperatures, averaging around 40°C during the day and nights close to 29°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 39°C, with nights close to 28°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Burkina Faso will be around 38°C, with nights close to 28°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 13% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Burkina Faso. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Burkina Faso in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
39°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
41°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
37°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
71 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Burkina Faso?
May isn’t a good time to be in Burkina Faso. The average temperature of 39°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Burkina Faso in May
With 44°C, Burkina Faso hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 29°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 32°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Burkina Faso
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Burkina Faso, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Burkina Faso
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Burkina Faso, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Burkina Faso.
Daily UV Index in May in Burkina Faso
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Burkina Faso, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Burkina Faso Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Burkina Faso, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Burkina Faso Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Burkina Faso, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Burkina Faso
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Average Weather in Burkina Faso by Month
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