May weather forecast
Brufa, Guinea-Bissau

May, the last month of the spring in Brufa, is also a blisteringly hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 40.5°C (104.9°F).

Temperature

May welcomes an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 40.5°C (104.9°F), not much different from the preceding month. Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Brufa's average low-temperature in May stands at a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Brufa, the average relative humidity in May is 44%.

Rainfall

In Brufa, in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Brufa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.1 days and collects up to 654mm (25.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of May in Brufa, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Brufa is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 in May translates into these instructions:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.