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May · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 41/100

Kaya in May

Mixed · 41/100
High / low39° / 27°daily averages
Precipitation40 mm7 wet days
Cloud cover32%monthly average
13.09° N, 1.08° WElevation 366 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goKaya · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41May
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
May: high / low39° / 27°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Kaya averages daytime highs of 39° and night-time lows of 27° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 40 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 32%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 2.7°.

May scores 41/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Kaya. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 18:23 local time, giving 12 h 44 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 14 minutes over the month.

Why 41/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%52%
Clear skies · 25%97%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Burkina Faso's best in May

Where to go in May
Titao
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Titao

Nord
40°May high
5wet days
46score
Titao
Boulsa
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Boulsa

Centre-Nord
39°May high
48mm rain
43score
Boulsa
Koupéla
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Koupéla

Centre-Est
38°May high
56mm rain
40score
Koupéla
Diapaga
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Diapaga

Est
39°May high
7wet days
39score
Diapaga
·Questions

Kaya in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Kaya?

May scores 41/100 for Kaya, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 39°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Kaya in May?

Daytime highs average 39°C and night-time lows 27°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Kaya in May?

Kaya receives about 40 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 7 days.