May weather forecast
Toura, Benin

May, the last month of the spring in Toura, is also a scorching month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40°C (104°F) and 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May registers at a still scorching 40°C (104°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Significant dips from daytime highs mark the May nights, with a consistent average temperature of 27.2°C (81°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In Toura, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Toura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 438mm (17.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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 value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.