May weather forecastBruce, Guinea-Bissau

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Bruce, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°C (75.9°F) and max 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

Bruce marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), subtly divergent from April's 35°C (95°F). During the month of May, Bruce experiences a steady low-temperature average of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout May, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bruce, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bruce is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of May, in Bruce, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bruce.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bruce are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Bruce. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.