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Matamey Weather in May

Matamey in May

The short of it: Matamey in May averages a high of 39 °C (103 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 12 h 45 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 39° · low 26° · rain 11 mm · daylight 12 h 45 min

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

May in Matamey brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 26°, with about 11 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 45 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, Matamey runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Takiéta, 29 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Matamey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 45 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TakiétaZinder Region29 km NNE39°26°9.0 mm
ZangoKatsina State41 km S39°25°14 mm
DauraKatsina State46 km SSW38°25°17 mm
GazaouaMaradi Region62 km W39°26°15 mm
TessaouaMaradi Region64 km NW39°26°12 mm
MagariaZinder Region67 km SE40°26°11 mm
ZinderZinder Region70 km NE40°27°10 mm
DankamaKatsina State75 km W38°26°16 mm

The Almanac · Matamey 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 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Matamey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°14°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
February33°17°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March37°21°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April40°24°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May39°26°11 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June37°25°33 mm11 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
July33°23°109 mm12 km/h12 h 51 min✦
August32°22°162 mm10 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September34°22°54 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October36°21°5.0 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November35°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December31°14°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matamey in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matamey in May?

Days average 39 °C (103 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Matamey?

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

How long are the days in Matamey in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 20 min in December to 12 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Matamey in May?

Hardly — May nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matamey in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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