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Fas Weather in May

Fas in May

The short of it: Fas in May averages a high of 39 °C (101 °F) and a low of 21 °C (71 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 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 39° · low 21° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

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

May in Fas brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 21°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th 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, Fas runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Mbos Ndiamb, 13 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Fas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 47 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mbos NdiambFatick13 km NNW38°21°0.0 mm
GuinguinéoKaolack13 km SE39°22°1.0 mm
Gossas VillageFatick17 km NNW38°21°0.0 mm
KahoneKaolack22 km S38°22°1.0 mm
KaolackKaolack23 km S38°22°1.0 mm
SibassorKaolack23 km SW38°22°1.0 mm
GandiayeKaolack28 km WSW37°21°1.0 mm
DiakhaoFatick30 km WNW38°21°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Fas 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 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Fas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°16°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
February36°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
March38°19°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April39°20°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May39°21°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
June37°23°31 mm9 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
July34°24°114 mm11 km/h12 h 54 min✦
August33°24°183 mm8 km/h12 h 36 min✦
September33°23°152 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦
October36°23°40 mm4 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
November37°20°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
December35°17°1.0 mm7 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fas in May?

Days average 39 °C (101 °F) and nights 21 °C (71 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Fas?

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

How long are the days in Fas 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 Fas in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fas in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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