May weather forecastMissessin, Benin

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Missessin, Benin, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for May is a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Missessin reports an average low temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) in May, a minor decrease from the day's highs.

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Missessin, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Missessin, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Missessin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.5 days and collects up to 599mm (23.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Missessin, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In Missessin, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Missessin are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Missessin in May has an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).

In Missessin, Benin, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In Missessin, Benin, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Missessin, Benin, is 12h and 25min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, in Missessin, Benin, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:02 WAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Missessin, Benin, is 8.7h.

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Missessin.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Missessin is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

32°C

31.3°C

29.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.4km/h

14km/h

15km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.8

10.4

5.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Missessin, Benin

Average high temperature in May: 31.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Missessin, Benin

Average pressure in May: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Missessin, Benin

Average wind speed in May: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Missessin, Benin

Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Missessin, Benin

Average rainfall in May: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Missessin, Benin

Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Missessin, Benin

Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Missessin, Benin

Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Missessin, Benin

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Missessin, Benin

Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Missessin, Benin

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).