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Bouza Weather in May

Bouza in May

The short of it: Bouza in May averages a high of 40 °C (104 °F) and a low of 27 °C (81 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 12 h 47 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 15 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

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

May in Bouza brings afternoons near 40° and nights around 27°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 47 min in mid-May, 21 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, Bouza runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Madaoua, 40 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Bouza, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 13 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 47 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MadaouaTahoua Region40 km SSW40°27°15 mm
KeïtaTahoua Region47 km NW40°28°16 mm
I-n-OuagarTahoua Region56 km N40°27°14 mm
BermoMaradi Region70 km ENE40°27°9.0 mm
DakoroMaradi Region78 km E40°27°11 mm
MalbazaTahoua Region79 km SW41°28°21 mm
IllélaTahoua Region86 km W41°28°20 mm
TahouaTahoua Region98 km WNW41°28°13 mm

The Almanac · Bouza 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 scarce, about 15 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Bouza by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°16°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
February34°19°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
March38°23°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April40°26°2.0 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
May40°27°15 mm10 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
June38°26°37 mm12 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
July34°24°96 mm12 km/h12 h 54 min✦
August32°22°163 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
September34°23°46 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October37°23°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
November35°20°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
December31°17°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bouza in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bouza in May?

Days average 40 °C (104 °F) and nights 27 °C (81 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bouza?

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

How long are the days in Bouza in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 17 min in December to 12 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Bouza in May?

Hardly — May nights average 27 °C (81 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bouza in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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