May weather forecast
Oneroa Village, Cook Islands

May in Oneroa Village arrives with a considerable crispness in night-time temperatures signifying a retreat from the hitherto hot climate. With the decline in rainfall to 177mm (6.97"), the Village starts gravitating towards a sunnier disposition. Seas mirror the island's mood with a dip in their thermometer readings. Fewer hours of daylight coupled with lower UV index creates a balanced atmosphere of warmth and brightness. Alterations in cloud cover, sea temperature and daylight hours result in a distinctive evolution of weather in May.

Temperature

May's presence in Oneroa Village, Cook Islands, records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), closely mirroring April's climate. An average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) is observed in Oneroa Village during the May nights.

Rainfall

In Oneroa Village, in May, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 177mm (6.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Oneroa Village, Cook Islands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114 days and collects up to 1951mm (76.81") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 26°C (78.8°F).
Note: For any water activity, the surface water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and incredibly pleasant for longer durations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Oneroa Village is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of May, in Oneroa Village, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:56 -10.

Sunshine

In Oneroa Village, Cook Islands, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Oneroa Village, Cook Islands, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly amplifies the Sun's UV radiation.