May weather forecast
Tokpli, Togo

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

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F), showing a minute difference from April's 35°C (95°F). In May, the average low-temperature in Tokpli records at a moderately hot 24°C (75.2°F) during the nights.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Tokpli, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Tokpli, in May, it is raining for 21.8 days, with typically 80mm (3.15") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tokpli, there are 237.6 rainfall days, and 980mm (38.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In Tokpli, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.