Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
94°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Bobo-Dioulasso
Burkina Faso · Africa
Very hot, humid afternoons are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
94°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 13 wet days, more than in most months.
41%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
95%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 98° and nights feel near 83°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 93°F, easing to about 88°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Feels 90°F
Rain2%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday92°F
Feels 97°F
Rain6%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon93°F
Feels 98°F
Rain23%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening88°F
Feels 93°F
Rain12%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | 65 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 24 |
| Feb | 95 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 22 |
| Mar | 99 | 76 | 0.3 | 2 | 10.8 | 30 |
| Apr | 98 | 79 | 1.4 | 8 | 11.2 | 48 |
| May | 94 | 77 | 2.6 | 13 | 11.4 | 62 |
| Jun | 89 | 74 | 3.0 | 14 | 11.4 | 71 |
| Jul | 85 | 73 | 6.5 | 22 | 10.3 | 80 |
| Aug | 83 | 72 | 9.7 | 25 | 9.0 | 85 |
| Sep | 85 | 72 | 5.8 | 20 | 10.2 | 83 |
| Oct | 89 | 73 | 2.2 | 11 | 11.2 | 73 |
| Nov | 93 | 69 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.2 | 46 |
| Dec | 91 | 65 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 30 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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