May weather forecast
Bokouele, Congo

The last month of the autumn, May, is another tropical month in Bokouele, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°C (73°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), from a not significantly different 31.8°C (89.2°F). During the month of May, an average temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is noted during the nights in Bokouele.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. 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. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bokouele, in May, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bokouele, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:55 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bokouele, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.