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Ngama Weather in May

Ngama in May

The short of it: Ngama in May averages a high of 40 °C (104 °F) and a low of 27 °C (80 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 40° · low 27° · rain 32 mm · daylight 12 h 40 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Ngama brings afternoons near 40° and nights around 27°, with about 32 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-May, 17 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Ngama runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Ngama, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ngama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 24 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgamaChari-Baguirmi1 km ESE40°27°32 mm
BokoroHadjer-Lamis67 km N41°27°17 mm
MassenyaChari-Baguirmi116 km WSW40°26°28 mm
BitkineGuéra117 km E40°26°27 mm
MelfiGuéra117 km SE39°27°43 mm
YaoBatha126 km NNE40°27°15 mm
DourbaliChari-Baguirmi141 km W40°26°21 mm
BoussoChari-Baguirmi153 km SSW38°26°51 mm

The Almanac · Ngama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Ngama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°15°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
February38°19°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
March41°23°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April42°27°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
May40°27°32 mm8 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
June37°25°74 mm9 km/h12 h 49 min✦
July34°24°129 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦
August31°23°225 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
September33°23°124 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦
October37°23°34 mm6 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
November38°19°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
December36°16°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ngama in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ngama in May?

Days average 40 °C (104 °F) and nights 27 °C (80 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ngama?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Ngama in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 26 min in December to 12 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Ngama in May?

Hardly — May nights average 27 °C (80 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ngama in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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