May weather forecastKokiborou, Benin

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kokiborou, is another extremely hot month, with an average temperature varying between 40°C (104°F) and 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

In May, Kokiborou notes an average high-temperature of a still blistering 40°C (104°F), hardly different from the preceding month. The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 27.2°C (81°F) during May nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. 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 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Kokiborou, the average relative humidity in May is 45%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout May, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kokiborou, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 438mm (17.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:10 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.