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May · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 51/100

Dosso in May

Fair · 51/100
High / low40° / 27°daily averages
Precipitation31 mm3 wet days
Cloud cover28%monthly average
13.05° N, 3.19° EElevation 218 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goDosso · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51May
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
May: high / low40° / 27°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Dosso averages daytime highs of 40° and night-time lows of 27° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 31 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 2.5°.

May scores 51/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Dosso. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:23 and sets at 19:06 local time, giving 12 h 44 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 14 minutes over the month.

Why 51/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%79%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Dosso this month

Birni N'Gaouré
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Birni N'Gaouré

Dosso Region · 31 km W
40°May high
3wet days
50score
Birni N'Gaouré
Koygolo
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Koygolo

Dosso Region · 53 km N
40°May high
3wet days
50score
Koygolo
Fabidji
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Fabidji

Dosso Region · 39 km SW
40°May high
4wet days
48score
Fabidji
Harikanassou
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Harikanassou

Dosso Region · 44 km NW
40°May high
3wet days
50score
Harikanassou
ivTop of the table

Niger's best in May

Where to go in May
Kabélawa
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Kabélawa

Diffa
41°May high
0wet days
58score
Kabélawa
Diffa
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Diffa

Diffa
41°May high
0wet days
57score
Diffa
Tchintabaraden
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Tchintabaraden

Tahoua Region
41°May high
1wet day
57score
Tchintabaraden
Goudoumaria
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4

Goudoumaria

Diffa
40°May high
1wet day
57score
Goudoumaria
·Questions

Dosso in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Dosso?

May scores 51/100 for Dosso, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 40°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Dosso in May?

Daytime highs average 40°C and night-time lows 27°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Dosso in May?

Dosso receives about 31 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 3 days.