May weather forecast
Kien, Burkina Faso

The last month of the spring, May, is also a sweltering month in Kien, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature varying between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 37.9°C (100.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in May, at a still very hot 37.9°C (100.2°F), reveals a modest deviation from April's 39.3°C (102.7°F). Kien's nights in May experience an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Kien, Burkina Faso, is 51%.

Rainfall

In Kien, in May, during 11.4 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kien, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 491mm (19.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Kien.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kien, Burkina Faso, are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.