Gaoua in May

5.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 34°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

34°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
15Rainy days (85 mm)
12:28 hDaylight
05:55Sunrise · 18:23 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 34°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

34° 20° J 36° 23° F 37° 25° M 36° 26° A 34° 25° M 32° 23° J 30° 23° J 29° 22° A 30° 22° S 32° 23° O 34° 22° N 34° 20° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 34°C20°C1 mm 0– – 7.8
February 36°C23°C5 mm 1– – 7.0
March 37°C25°C21 mm 4– – 6.2
April 36°C26°C61 mm 11– – 5.7
May 34°C25°C85 mm 15– – 5.7
June 32°C23°C85 mm 15– – 6.3
July 30°C23°C151 mm 20– – 5.9
August 29°C22°C215 mm 25– – 6.1
September 30°C22°C165 mm 21– – 5.9
October 32°C23°C71 mm 13– – 6.6
November 34°C22°C8 mm 2– – 7.3
December 34°C20°C1 mm 0– – 7.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Gaoua in May?

Daytime highs average 34°C and nights about 25°C.

When is the best time to visit Gaoua?

The best months are January, December, November.