Gaoua weather in May (Burkina Faso)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Gaoua this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Gaoua usually has extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 35°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Gaoua in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 257 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gaoua climate page with graphs.

 

Gaoua, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 257 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in May

Find out more about the weather in Burkina Faso and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Camping

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gaoua.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Burkina Faso? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Burkina Faso. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.