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Falmey Weather in May

Falmey in May

The short of it: Falmey in May averages a high of 40 °C (103 °F) and a low of 27 °C (81 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 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 26 mm · daylight 12 h 42 min

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

May in Falmey brings afternoons near 40° and nights around 27°, with about 26 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 42 min in mid-May, 18 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, Falmey runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Birnin Gaouré, 54 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Falmey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 42 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Birnin GaouréDosso Region54 km N40°28°21 mm
DossoDosso Region63 km NE40°28°21 mm
DioundiouDosso Region75 km E39°28°34 mm
SayTillabéri Region77 km NW40°28°18 mm
KolloTillabéri Region96 km NW40°28°14 mm
MalanvilleAlibori99 km SE38°27°55 mm
GayaDosso Region102 km SE38°27°53 mm
Youri KourtéréTillabéri Region105 km NW40°28°14 mm

The Almanac · Falmey 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 26 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Falmey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
February37°20°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
March40°24°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April41°27°5.0 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
May40°27°26 mm8 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
June37°26°87 mm10 km/h12 h 52 min✦
July34°24°122 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦
August32°23°229 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
September34°24°104 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦
October37°24°13 mm6 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
November38°20°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
December35°17°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Falmey in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Falmey in May?

Days average 40 °C (103 °F) and nights 27 °C (81 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Falmey?

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

How long are the days in Falmey in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 23 min in December to 12 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Falmey in May?

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

What should I pack for Falmey in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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