May weather forecast
Perere, Benin

May, the last month of the spring in Perere, is another very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of May sees the average high-temperature at a still very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F), subtly shifted from April's 37.8°C (100°F). Perere records an average temperature drop to a warm 24.2°C (75.6°F) in May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Perere is 65%.

Rainfall

In May, in Perere, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.7 rainfall days, and 607mm (23.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Perere is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of May, in Perere, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:05 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Perere, Benin, is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.