May weather forecast
Souanké, Congo

By May, Souanké weather remains steady with a pattern of heavy rain and solid temperatures. A notable peak is observed in rainfall with May recording a maximum of 183mm (7.2"), emanating from 15 rainy days. Despite this, temperatures remain stable, and the sunshine hours persist, counteracting the wet weather vibes. Vigilance remains crucial due to consistent high UV indices. Known as the heaviest month for rain, May then sets the precedence for the following season.

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a warm 29°C (84.2°F), hardly diverging from April's 30°C (86°F). Souanké observes an average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) during May.

Rainfall

In Souanké, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 183mm (7.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Souanké, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132 days and collects up to 1610mm (63.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

January through May, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 12 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Prolonged stay under the direct sun should be avoided as much as possible, especially if a person burns easily. Sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should always be used.