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Ndofane Weather in May

Ndofane in May

The short of it: Ndofane in May averages a high of 38 °C (101 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 38° · low 22° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ndofane an average May high of 38°, a low of 22° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 46 min in mid-May, 20 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 October.

Against its neighbours, Ndofane runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Keur Madiabel, 15 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ndofane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th 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 46 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Keur MadiabelKaolack15 km WSW38°22°2.0 mm
Nioro du RipKaolack23 km SE38°22°1.0 mm
KahoneKaolack29 km NNW38°22°1.0 mm
KaolackKaolack30 km NNW38°22°1.0 mm
BirkelaneKaffrine31 km NE39°22°1.0 mm
PassyFatick36 km WNW38°22°1.0 mm
SibassorKaolack39 km NW38°22°1.0 mm
GuinguinéoKaolack39 km N39°22°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Ndofane 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 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Ndofane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°16°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
February36°18°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
March38°19°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April39°20°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May38°22°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
June36°24°39 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
July33°24°130 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦
August32°24°225 mm6 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September32°23°161 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October34°23°40 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November36°20°2.0 mm5 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December34°17°1.0 mm7 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ndofane in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ndofane in May?

Days average 38 °C (101 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ndofane?

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

How long are the days in Ndofane in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 18 min in December to 12 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Ndofane in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ndofane in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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