May weather forecast
Bria, Central African Republic

May plunges fully into the rainy season in Bria, Central African Republic. The rainfall significantly increases to 104mm (4.09"), signifying a drastic change from the previous dry months. Humidity levels shoot up to 71%, changing the city's atmosphere entirely. Despite the rains, Bria still basks in abundant sunshine during daylight hours. Wind speed tends to be on the lower side easing the feel of the high humidity.

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from April's very hot 36.2°C (97.2°F) to a hot 33.2°C (91.8°F). An average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) marks the nights throughout May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Bria, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In May, in Bria, the rain falls for 21 days. Throughout May, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 788mm (31.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bria, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of May in Bria, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 17:44 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bria, Central African Republic, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.