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Abuko Weather in May

Abuko in May

The short of it: Abuko in May averages a high of 34 °C (94 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 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 34° · low 22° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

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

May in Abuko brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 22°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-May, 19 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, Abuko runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Faji Kunda, 2 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Abuko, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Faji KundaWestern2 km NW34°22°2.0 mm
WelingaraWestern2 km W34°22°2.0 mm
KunkujangWestern2 km SW34°22°2.0 mm
Latri SabijiWestern3 km WNW34°22°2.0 mm
TalindingBanjul3 km NW34°22°2.0 mm
Banjul NDingWestern3 km S35°22°3.0 mm
Sinchu SorryWestern4 km WSW34°22°2.0 mm
Sinchu AlagiWestern4 km SW35°22°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Abuko 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Abuko by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°18°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
February34°19°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March35°20°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April35°20°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May34°22°2.0 mm14 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
June33°23°44 mm13 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
July32°24°193 mm11 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
August31°24°313 mm10 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September32°23°231 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October33°24°62 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November33°21°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December32°19°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Abuko in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Abuko in May?

Days average 34 °C (94 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Abuko?

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

How long are the days in Abuko in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 20 min in December to 12 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Abuko in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Abuko in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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