May weather forecast
Barquisimeto, Venezuela

May carries forward the April weather narrative with a twist. Despite the expected warmer temperatures signalling a nearing summer, the city experiences its peak rainfall. The cloud cover increases, but the sun has its fair share of the sky, maintaining a balance. The unique attribute of May is its distinction as the month with the highest amount of rainfall the year to date, plateauing at 64mm (2.52"). However, the temperature continues to stay stable, hindering the rain from taking over the warm character of the city entirely.

Temperature

The commencement of May in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), barely varying from April's 29.6°C (85.3°F). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Barquisimeto, in May, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation. In Barquisimeto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 194.5 days and collects up to 573mm (22.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Barquisimeto is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:55 -04.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.