Gomboussougou in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Very hot: daytime highs around 36°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

36°CAvg high
27°CAvg low
9Rainy days (41 mm)
12:32 hDaylight
05:44Sunrise · 18:15 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 36°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.1 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 (±4.1 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

33° 20° J 36° 22° F 38° 26° M 38° 28° A 36° 27° M 33° 25° J 31° 24° J 30° 23° A 31° 23° S 34° 24° O 36° 21° N 34° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 33°C20°C0 mm 0– – 8.0
February 36°C22°C1 mm 0– – 7.1
March 38°C26°C4 mm 1– – 6.3
April 38°C28°C22 mm 5– – 5.9
May 36°C27°C41 mm 9– – 5.8
June 33°C25°C59 mm 11– – 6.4
July 31°C24°C129 mm 19– – 5.8
August 30°C23°C214 mm 24– – 5.9
September 31°C23°C124 mm 16– – 6.3
October 34°C24°C39 mm 8– – 6.8
November 36°C21°C2 mm 0– – 7.2
December 34°C19°C0 mm 0– – 7.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Gomboussougou in May?

Daytime highs average 36°C and nights about 27°C.

When is the best time to visit Gomboussougou?

The best months are January, December.