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Ouallam Weather in May

Ouallam in May

The short of it: Ouallam in May averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 28 °C (82 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 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 41° · low 28° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ouallam an average May high of 41°, a low of 28° and some 9.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 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, Ouallam runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Tillabéri, 69 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Ouallam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° 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
TillabériTillabéri Region69 km W41°27°10 mm
GothèyeTillabéri Region76 km SW41°28°10 mm
NiameyNiamey89 km S41°29°13 mm
MéhanaTillabéri Region103 km W41°27°8.0 mm
Bani BangouTillabéri Region104 km NE42°28°7.0 mm
Youri KourtéréTillabéri Region111 km S40°28°14 mm
BaléyaraTillabéri Region111 km ESE41°28°12 mm
KolloTillabéri Region116 km SSE40°28°14 mm

The Almanac · Ouallam 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 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Ouallam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°17°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
February36°20°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
March39°23°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April42°26°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May41°28°9.0 mm10 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
June39°27°41 mm11 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
July36°25°98 mm10 km/h12 h 54 min✦
August33°24°153 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦
September36°24°43 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October38°25°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
November37°21°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
December34°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ouallam in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ouallam in May?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 28 °C (82 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ouallam?

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

How long are the days in Ouallam 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 Ouallam in May?

Hardly — May nights average 28 °C (82 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ouallam in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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