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Sali Weather in May

Sali in May

The short of it: Sali in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 20 °C (69 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 20° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Sali brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 20°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° 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 48 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Sali runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ngaparou, 5 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Sali, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 48 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgaparouThies5 km WNW30°20°0.0 mm
MbourThies6 km ESE33°20°1.0 mm
SomoneThies8 km NW30°20°0.0 mm
NguékhokhThies8 km NNE32°20°0.0 mm
WarangThies11 km SE33°20°1.0 mm
PoponguineThies16 km NW30°20°0.0 mm
SéndouDakar33 km NW31°20°0.0 mm
ThiadiayeThies34 km E35°21°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Sali Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Sali by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
February31°17°0.0 mm15 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
March32°18°0.0 mm16 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April31°19°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
May31°20°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June31°22°14 mm13 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July31°24°81 mm12 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
August31°24°194 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
September32°24°145 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October33°23°32 mm9 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November33°21°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
December31°18°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sali in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sali in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 20 °C (69 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° 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 Sali?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Sali in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 17 min in December to 12 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Sali in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sali in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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