May weather forecast
Adjohoun, Benin

May, the last month of the spring in Adjohoun, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

May's average high-temperature is a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), maintaining a close comparison with April's 33.6°C (92.5°F). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Adjohoun, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Adjohoun, during May, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. In Adjohoun, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 481mm (18.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Adjohoun, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Adjohoun, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:03 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.