May weather forecast
Ngoubou-Ngoubou, Congo

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a hot month in Ngoubou-Ngoubou, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.3°C (86.5°F) and min 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), differing minimally from April's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Ngoubou-Ngoubou, in May, experiences an average temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) at night.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ngoubou-Ngoubou, during May, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 295.9 rainfall days, and 1481mm (58.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ngoubou-Ngoubou, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.