May weather forecast
Bongor, Chad

The transition from heat to rain is more prominent in May as Bongor braces for the rainy season. Temperatures see a marginal dip, with a minimum and maximum of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and 37.3°C (99.1°F) respectively. This month showers the city with the highest volume of rainfall so far. The arrival of clouds significantly reduces the hours of sunshine. The swift transition in weather is a representation of the city's climatic diversity.

Temperature

May welcomes an average high-temperature of a very hot 37.3°C (99.1°F), not much different from the preceding month. Bongor, during the month of May, experiences an average low-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In Bongor, Chad, in May, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bongor, there are 122.7 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bongor, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bongor, the average sunshine in May is 11.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bongor are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 8 turns into the following recommendations:
Always be mindful of protection. The risk of damage to skin and eyes is significant if neglected. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.