May weather forecast
Gouande, Benin

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Gouande, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 38.6°C (101.5°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Gouande experiences an average high-temperature of a very hot 38.6°C (101.5°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Gouande throughout May, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.8°C (82°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. 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 highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 48%.

Rainfall

In Gouande, during May, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gouande, Benin, there are 108.1 rainfall days, and 451mm (17.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gouande, Benin, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:15 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gouande is 11.7h.

UV index

February through May and November, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests these recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.