May weather forecastKikombolo, Congo

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Kikombolo, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Temperature

The shift into May finds Kikombolo, Congo, at an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely comparable to April's conditions. An average nighttime temperature of 22.1°C (71.8°F) is observed during May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Kikombolo, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kikombolo, in May, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kikombolo, there are 243.1 rainfall days, and 1109mm (43.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Kikombolo is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:55 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kikombolo, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.