May weather forecast
Soubakaniédougou, Burkina Faso

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Soubakaniédougou, Burkina Faso, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.5°C (99.5°F) and an average low of 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature stands at a still very hot 37.5°C (99.5°F), closely aligned with April's 39.1°C (102.4°F). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F) in May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Soubakaniédougou, during May, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Soubakaniédougou, Burkina Faso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.7 days and collects up to 548mm (21.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Soubakaniédougou, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May in Soubakaniédougou, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Soubakaniédougou, Burkina Faso, are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in May translates into this advice:
Never be careless. Unprotected skin and eyes can be harmed swiftly. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.