May weather forecast
Al Qurayyah, Bahrain

The summer commences its reign in May with the maximum temperature rising significantly to 32.4°C (90.3°F). The month is characterized by clear skies as the cloud percentage stoops to 6, indicating no significant cloudy weather events. The freshness of spring gradually recedes into the background as the city braces for the imminent intense heat. The rainfall almost non-existent, May engulfs Al Qurayyah in a dry and intensifying heat. On the brighter side, the longer hours of sunshine and reduced cloud cover encourage visitors to explore the city in its summer glory.

Temperature

Al Qurayyah's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's warm 27.3°C (81.1°F) to a tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F). In Al Qurayyah, the nocturnal temperatures throughout May show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains in Al Qurayyah. During 1.2 rainfall days, in May, Al Qurayyah aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 26.2 rainfall days, and 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 18:25 +03.

Sunshine

In Al Qurayyah, the average sunshine in May is 12.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 8 turns into the following recommendations:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.