Bourail weather in May
In May, Bourail sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 89 mm of rain across 8.9 wet days and about 11 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 24°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in May, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of May to 10 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Bourail's 9th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bourail's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- 8.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 hours
- 6:25 AM – 5:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.59 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.8
- out of 10
Bourail is human settlement in France.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 24°C by the end.
A typical May day in Bourail reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 |
| 2 | 26 | 19 |
| 3 | 26 | 19 |
| 4 | 26 | 19 |
| 5 | 26 | 19 |
| 6 | 26 | 19 |
| 7 | 26 | 19 |
| 8 | 26 | 18 |
| 9 | 26 | 18 |
| 10 | 25 | 18 |
| 11 | 25 | 18 |
| 12 | 25 | 18 |
| 13 | 25 | 18 |
| 14 | 25 | 18 |
| 15 | 25 | 18 |
| 16 | 25 | 18 |
| 17 | 25 | 18 |
| 18 | 25 | 18 |
| 19 | 25 | 18 |
| 20 | 25 | 18 |
| 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 22 | 25 | 18 |
| 23 | 25 | 18 |
| 24 | 25 | 17 |
| 25 | 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 25 | 17 |
| 27 | 24 | 17 |
| 28 | 24 | 17 |
| 29 | 24 | 17 |
| 30 | 24 | 17 |
| 31 | 24 | 17 |
How May really feels in Bourail
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bourail weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 148 | 16 | 13.2 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 158 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 186 | 18.8 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 27° / 20° | 115 | 13.4 | 11.5 | 5.8 |
| May | 25° / 18° | 89 | 8.9 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 24° / 16° | 76 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 23° / 15° | 63 | 6 | 10.8 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 23° / 15° | 72 | 6.5 | 11.3 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 25° / 16° | 45 | 5.4 | 11.9 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 27° / 17° | 42 | 6.7 | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 28° / 19° | 73 | 8.6 | 13 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 107 | 13.6 | 13.3 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Bourail gets around 89 mm of rain over 8.9 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 29% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 31 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 28 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 27 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 27 |
| 15 | 27 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 |
| 20 | 27 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 29 |
| 24 | 29 |
| 25 | 29 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 29 |
| 28 | 28 |
| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the humid band about 36% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 39% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| Humid (%) | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| Muggy (%) | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 29 | 48 | 11 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 47 | 10 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 46 | 9 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 32 | 45 | 9 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 33 | 43 | 8 |
| 6 | 1 | 16 | 34 | 42 | 7 |
| 7 | 1 | 16 | 35 | 40 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | 17 | 36 | 39 | 7 |
| 9 | 2 | 18 | 37 | 38 | 6 |
| 10 | 2 | 19 | 37 | 37 | 6 |
| 11 | 2 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 6 |
| 12 | 2 | 20 | 38 | 35 | 6 |
| 13 | 2 | 21 | 38 | 34 | 6 |
| 14 | 2 | 22 | 38 | 33 | 5 |
| 15 | 2 | 23 | 38 | 32 | 5 |
| 16 | 2 | 23 | 38 | 32 | 5 |
| 17 | 2 | 24 | 38 | 31 | 5 |
| 18 | 2 | 25 | 38 | 31 | 5 |
| 19 | 2 | 25 | 38 | 30 | 5 |
| 20 | 2 | 26 | 37 | 30 | 5 |
| 21 | 2 | 27 | 37 | 29 | 5 |
| 22 | 2 | 27 | 37 | 29 | 5 |
| 23 | 2 | 28 | 37 | 28 | 5 |
| 24 | 2 | 29 | 37 | 28 | 4 |
| 25 | 2 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 4 |
| 26 | 3 | 31 | 36 | 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 3 | 32 | 36 | 25 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 3 |
| 29 | 4 | 33 | 36 | 23 | 3 |
| 30 | 5 | 34 | 37 | 22 | 3 |
| 31 | 5 | 35 | 37 | 21 | 3 |
Wind in May
Winds average 8 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of May to 10 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:19 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 5:32 PM to 5:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:19 | 5:32 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:19 | 5:31 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:19 | 5:30 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:20 | 5:30 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:20 | 5:29 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:21 | 5:29 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:21 | 5:28 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:27 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:27 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:26 |
| 11 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:26 |
| 12 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:25 |
| 13 | 11.0 | 6:24 | 5:25 |
| 14 | 11.0 | 6:24 | 5:24 |
| 15 | 11.0 | 6:25 | 5:24 |
| 16 | 11.0 | 6:25 | 5:23 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 6:25 | 5:23 |
| 18 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:23 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:22 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:27 | 5:22 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:27 | 5:22 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:28 | 5:21 |
| 23 | 10.9 | 6:28 | 5:21 |
| 24 | 10.9 | 6:29 | 5:21 |
| 25 | 10.9 | 6:29 | 5:20 |
| 26 | 10.8 | 6:29 | 5:20 |
| 27 | 10.8 | 6:30 | 5:20 |
| 28 | 10.8 | 6:30 | 5:20 |
| 29 | 10.8 | 6:31 | 5:20 |
| 30 | 10.8 | 6:31 | 5:19 |
| 31 | 10.8 | 6:32 | 5:19 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 3.59 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.22 kWh/m² to a high of 6.33 kWh/m² in November across the year — May's 3.59 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.3 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Bourail
In May, Bourail sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bourail sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Bourail's rainy season runs December–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Bourail?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Bourail for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bourail in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Bourail sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 18°C. Worth packing: light clothes and rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bourail in May
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in February at about 27°C and coldest in August near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Bourail in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bourail peaks around February 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Bourail?
Bourail sits at 21.6°S, 165.5°E, 0 m above sea level, in New Caledonia. The nearest listed city is Dumbéa, 119 km away.
Topography around Bourail
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bourail.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bourail has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 424 m around an average of 64 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,091 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,492 m.
The land around Bourail is covered by trees (54%) and grassland (36%) within 3 km, trees (60%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and water (55%) and trees (36%) within 80 km.
New Caledonia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $29,213
- 2024
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.1
- per 100k, 2009
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bourail (-21.5669°, 165.4974°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).