May weather forecast
Libante, Benin

The last month of the spring, May, is also a scorching month in Libante, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between max 40°C (104°F) and min 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40°C (104°F), slightly deviating from April's 41.8°C (107.2°F). Contrasting the daytime warmth, Libante's May nights cool down to an average of 27.2°C (81°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 45%.

Rainfall

In Libante, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 438mm (17.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Libante, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:04 WAT.

Sunshine

In Libante, the average sunshine in May 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 of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 8 in May leads to these recommendations:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.