May weather forecast
Nyékonakpoé, Togo

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Nyékonakpoé, Togo, with an average temperature varying between 33.5°C (92.3°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

The shift into May reveals an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F), closely mirroring April's climate. An average temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) is recorded during the nights in May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Nyékonakpoé is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout May, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 237.6 rainfall days, and 980mm (38.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Nyékonakpoé, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

In Nyékonakpoé, Togo, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.