May weather forecast
Ngaoundere, Cameroon

May brings along an extension of the previous weather tendencies of high precipitation and humidity in Ngaoundere. Despite the lowering of temperature to 28.6°C, the relative humidity jumps to an overwhelming 79%, making significant strides from the previous month. The downpour, high humidity, and moderate temperatures mark the city's full transition into the wet season. To contrast, this rainy period gradually eases as the latter half of the year begins, starting with June.

Temperature

Ngaoundere's weather subtly changes with the onset of May, barely falling from a hot 32.2°C in April to a moderately hot 28.6°C. An average low-temperature of 18.9°C is recorded during the nights in May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at a tropical 33°C. Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ngaoundere, Cameroon, in May, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 153mm of accumulated precipitation. In Ngaoundere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.1 days and collects up to 1433mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ngaoundere, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of May in Ngaoundere, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ngaoundere, the average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ngaoundere is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.