May weather forecast
Makokou, Gabon

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Makokou, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 31°C (87.8°F) and 21°C (69.8°F).

Temperature

In Makokou, Gabon, the average high-temperature in May is essentially the same as in April - a still hot 31°C (87.8°F). In May, the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 186mm (7.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Makokou, Gabon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 1626mm (64.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Makokou, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of May in Makokou, Gabon, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 12 translate into the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.