Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
66mm
Sun
8.2h
Weather score
52
Mixed
Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare W National Park, Niger with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May38°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May66mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of W National Park's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.2 hours average sun
May is brighter than W National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May, and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May52 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.