May weather forecast
Yoko, Benin

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Yoko, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into May reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), mirroring a close resemblance to April. An average minimum temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) is recorded during the month of May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Yoko, Benin, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Yoko, in May, during 12.1 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yoko, Benin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 481mm (18.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Yoko is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Yoko are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.