May weather forecast
Ndende, Gabon

May marks a significant shift in Ndende's weather as the rainfall drops dramatically from 176mm (6.93") in April to 151mm (5.94"). Humidity remains high, yet lower than the previous month, lending an uncanny freshness to the air. While the moist atmosphere is still prominent, the city enjoys slightly brighter mornings as visibility improves. One can see the city's residents relishing the open blue skies, with fewer clouds observed compared to the previous month. As the sun begins to cast its golden glow, evenings become beautiful panoramas in May.

Temperature

May in Ndende, Gabon, experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), barely different from April's 30.4°C (86.7°F). May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a pleasant 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ndende is 88%.

Rainfall

In Ndende, in May, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 151mm (5.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ndende, there are 274.1 rainfall days, and 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ndende, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Ndende, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ndende, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.