May weather forecast
Bandakanyi-Tomoura, Ivory Coast

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Bandakanyi-Tomoura, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°C (73°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of May denotes an average high-temperature of a tropical 34°C (93.2°F), subtly different from April's 35.8°C (96.4°F). The average temperature drops to an agreeable 22.8°C (73°F) during the night in the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is estimated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bandakanyi-Tomoura, Ivory Coast, is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, in Bandakanyi-Tomoura, the rain falls for 22.8 days. Throughout May, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bandakanyi-Tomoura, Ivory Coast, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 811mm (31.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bandakanyi-Tomoura is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.