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The weather in May in Southern

It's hot in May in Southern with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Southern. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Southern, Sierra Leone. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2023, Southern reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 235 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Southern

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Southern. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Southern New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 33°C 28°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 235 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 27 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Southern with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Southern is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Southern, Sierra Leone. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Southern

Temperature in May in Southern over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Southern, Sierra Leone. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Southern

Total precipitation in May in Southern over the years

Daily UV index in May in Southern

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Southern, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Southern

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Average weather in Southern by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southern. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.