May weather forecast
Tandji, Benin

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Tandji, Benin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.7°C (76.5°F) and 34.5°C (94.1°F).

Temperature

With May's arrival, Tandji notes an average high-temperature of a hot 34.5°C (94.1°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. In Tandji, the expected average low-temperature for May is a moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. 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. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Tandji, Benin, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Tandji, in May, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.1 rainfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:04 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.